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KCZ 1188

2001 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

123,991 mi
Last recorded123,991 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L30099,321 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCZ 1188
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 123,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached all (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front both front steps corroded not excessive

Offside Front wheel arch corrosion not excessive

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear wheel arches corroded not excessive

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion - not excessive

Fail 29 Jun 2026 123,987 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside rear within 30cm of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached all (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front both front steps corroded not excessive

Offside Front wheel arch corrosion not excessive

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both rear wheel arches corroded not excessive

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corrosion - not excessive

Pass 2 Jul 2025 120,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corrosion not excessive

Fail 1 Jul 2025 120,397 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corrosion not excessive

Pass 4 Jul 2024 116,552 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

UNDERBODY CORROSION NOT EXCESIVE

Fail 1 Jul 2024 116,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDERBODY CORROSION NOT EXCESIVE

Pass 5 Jul 2023 113,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corrosion not excessive

Pass 7 Jun 2022 110,495 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 106,827 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 106,812 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 103,895 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 103,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 100,429 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 96,781 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 96,766 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 92,094 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 92,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 88,193 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 83,798 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 83,780 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 79,383 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 79,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2013
Pass 21 May 2012 66,619 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 62,906 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

slight wear n/s steering arm knuckle

Pass 13 May 2010 67,204 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 67,204 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 53,013 miles

long hand brake travel

windowscreen damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2008 50,248 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in steering rack

Fail 4 Jun 2008 50,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2007 41,745 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 33,993 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L300?

Based on 33,109 MOT tests across 4,892 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,409
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
4,892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,687
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,287
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,286
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,232
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KCZ 1188 is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 99,321 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KCZ 1188, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 25 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KCZ 1188 registered?

KCZ 1188 is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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