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M729 SMJ

1994 Mitsubishi L300

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,186 mi
Last recorded190,186 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi L300133,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM729 SMJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2020 190,186 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 186,835 miles

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

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 May 2019 186,835 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2018 184,238 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 180,390 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 180,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 176,141 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 176,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 170,826 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 170,687 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 163,025 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 162,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 156,306 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 29 Dec 2011 149,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 142,904 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 142,868 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 135,735 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 128,784 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 118,803 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 109,499 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 100,638 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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M729 SMJ is a 1994 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 133,213 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 M729 SMJ, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M729 SMJ is a 1994 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 9 December 1994.

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