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M640 WBV

1995 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,150 mi
Last recorded122,150 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi L300122,507 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM640 WBV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jan 2014 122,150 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to rear chassis, front cross member, rear shock absorber casings and both cill panels

front shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 14 Jan 2014 122,150 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion to rear chassis, front cross member, rear shock absorber casings and both cill panels

front shock absorber bushes perished

Pass 28 Jan 2013 119,734 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all wheel arch liners corroded

areas of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jan 2013 119,645 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion forming in most prescribed areas

rear service brake performance fading on brake test strongly advise brake check

Pass 12 Jan 2012 117,195 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 114,514 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlamp aim degrading

some corrosion to rear floor/chassis

Pass 22 Jan 2010 112,137 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 109,699 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front shock absorber top mounting rubber bushes perished

small cuts in n/s front tyre sidewall

some surface corrosion in body panels on underside

Pass 4 Jan 2008 107,217 miles

Oil leak

nsf tyre has some side wall damage

Fail 3 Jan 2008 107,217 miles

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades are split

nsf tyre has some side wall damage

Pass 25 Jan 2007 104,213 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 104,213 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2006 99,826 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 99,826 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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M640 WBV is a 1995 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 122,507 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 M640 WBV, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M640 WBV is a 1995 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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