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M78 ANG

1994 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,496 mi
Last recorded113,496 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi L300133,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM78 ANG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 113,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

drivers footwell/floor holed but not within 30cm of seat anchorages or brake components

front wheel arches either side corroded- not affecting structural strength

sills corroded and holed either side- not affecting structural strength

Pass 3 Oct 2024 113,168 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake drum damp in fluid

Nearside sill corroded and holed- not affecting structural strength or seatbelt anchorages

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded and holed- not affecting structural strength

Offside sill corroded and holed- not affecting structural strength or seatbelt anchorages

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 113,167 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake drum damp in fluid

Nearside sill corroded and holed- not affecting structural strength or seatbelt anchorages

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded and holed- not affecting structural strength

Offside sill corroded and holed- not affecting structural strength or seatbelt anchorages

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 112,860 miles

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

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides, need changing ASAP (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both sides inner sill and o/s/f floor corroded in places just outside prescribed area.

Pass 18 Oct 2022 112,415 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake drum damp in fluid on rear

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 110,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (j))

Front inner sills either side, corroded but not yet holed

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 109,791 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front both inner sills holed either side but not affecting structural strength or seatbelt anchorages

Offside Front inner wheel arch weakened but not yet holed

Pass 28 Oct 2019 108,349 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill holed and corroded but not within 30cm of any suspension mounting or seatbelt anchorages

Offside Front inner sill holed and corroded but not within 30cm of any suspension mounting or seatbelt anchorages

Pass 1 Nov 2018 107,399 miles

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

Light corrosion to most of underside

Fail 29 Oct 2018 107,399 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Light corrosion to most of underside

Pass 27 Oct 2017 106,219 miles

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

Oil leak ()

various areas of light corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2016 105,423 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

light corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Nov 2015 104,373 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 103,108 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 101,697 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 100,278 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 99,159 miles

All rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated but no excessive play

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 99,158 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated but no excessive play

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 97,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 10 Nov 2009 96,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 95,265 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 93,676 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 92,412 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 91,009 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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M78 ANG is a 1994 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M78 ANG, 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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M78 ANG is a 1994 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 30 November 1994.

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