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Mitsubishi L300

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 155 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

90%

Total Tests

155

Best Year

1995 (94%)

Years Covered

4

How reliable is the Mitsubishi L300?

vs national average+8% (82% avg)
vs Mitsubishi brand average+10% (80% avg)
Best to worst year spread12 percentage points

Mitsubishi L300 by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200091%32116,011 mi
199791%44135,327 mi
199682%45142,024 mi
199594%34112,657 mi

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About the Mitsubishi L300

The Mitsubishi L300 has been tested 155 times in 2024 MOT data across 4 model years (1995 to 2000), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol and diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 1995 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 34 tests. The 1996 model has the lowest at 82%. The 12 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1995) averages 112,657 miles, while the newest (2000) averages 116,011 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Mitsubishi brand average of 80%, the L300 performs 10 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Mitsubishi range.

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