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OAZ 8519

1997 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,535 mi
Last recorded191,535 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 8519
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 191,535 miles

Front corrosion in foot steps

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective insecure ()

outer sills and rear wheel arches are starting to corrode

Pass 10 Nov 2021 182,265 miles

Front foot plates are corroded

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat and insecure ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 174,554 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 166,637 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

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

chip in screen

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 10 May 2019 166,637 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracking (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

chip in screen

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 24 May 2018 160,173 miles

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

slight corosion n/s/r arch

slight corosion n/s/r arch

Fail 12 Apr 2018 159,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan corroded, near anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan corroded, near ant-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis corroded near front leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides rear sill section corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1a)

Both rear wheel arches corroded through to a hole on a non structural panel

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

General vehicle corrosion

Nearside Front Front sill section corroded, not within a prescribed area

Offside Front Outer sill corroded, not within a prescribed area

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 158,651 miles

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 156,556 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 154,302 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2014 154,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 153,723 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 153,723 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 149,835 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 146,188 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 142,338 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 142,338 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 137,616 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 133,519 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 126,595 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 119,534 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 119,526 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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OAZ 8519 is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 111,278 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 OAZ 8519, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OAZ 8519 registered?

OAZ 8519 is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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