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R184 WBW

1997 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests38 (19 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

251,689 mi
Last recorded251,689 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 WBW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 19 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 251,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion to front door shuts/arches

heavy corrosion to front floor pans

heavy corrosion to front inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to inner and outer sills

heavy corrosion to rear chassis and outriggers

heavy corrosion to rear inner and outer wheel arches

Fail 27 Jul 2026 251,570 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch/door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear at load valve (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

heavy corrosion to front door shuts/arches

heavy corrosion to front floor pans

heavy corrosion to front inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to inner and outer sills

heavy corrosion to rear chassis and outriggers

heavy corrosion to rear inner and outer wheel arches

Pass 18 Jul 2025 245,191 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

heavy corrosion to front door shuts/arches

heavy corrosion to front floor pans

heavy corrosion to front inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to inner and outer sills

heavy corrosion to rear chassis and outriggers

heavy corrosion to rear inner and outer wheel arches

Fail 4 Jul 2025 244,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

heavy corrosion to front door shuts/arches

heavy corrosion to front floor pans

heavy corrosion to front inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion to inner and outer sills

heavy corrosion to rear chassis and outriggers

heavy corrosion to rear inner and outer wheel arches

Pass 28 Jun 2024 239,037 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to both rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

heavy corrosion to inner sills

heavy corrosion to offside rear outer sill

heavy corrosion to rear chassis

heavy corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 15 Jun 2023 235,631 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

heavy corrosion to inner sills

heavy corrosion to offside rear chassis rail

heavy corrosion to offside rear upper inner wheel arch

Pass 12 Jul 2022 232,109 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

heavy corrosion to inner sills

heavy corrosion to offside rear and both front inner wheel arches

Fail 25 Apr 2022 231,583 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn near side rear spring rear hanger bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced extensive corrosion to near side front inner wheel arch area next to seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system off side front metal brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

numerous other areas of underbody quite badly rusted through or previously repaired

numerous other brake pipes rusting in places

off side rear brake fluctuating

off side rear chassis rail rusted through above axle

off side rear spring rear hanger bushes worn

rear exhaust section corroded and blowing

windscreen quite badly cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2021 226,572 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

heavy corrosion to inner sills

heavy corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Fail 7 Apr 2021 226,642 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

heavy corrosion to inner sills

heavy corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 9 Dec 2019 222,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heavy corrosion to front floors

heavy corrosion to front lower inner wheel arches at front

heavy corrosion to front lower inner wheel arches at rear

heavy corrosion to offside front inner sill

heavy corrosion to offside rear upper inner wheel arch

heavy corrosion to rear chassis crossmember

Fail 25 Nov 2019 222,166 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch at front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

heavy corrosion to front floors

heavy corrosion to front lower inner wheel arches at front

heavy corrosion to front lower inner wheel arches at rear

heavy corrosion to offside front inner sill

heavy corrosion to offside rear upper inner wheel arch

heavy corrosion to rear chassis crossmember

Pass 4 Dec 2018 218,793 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to both front floors/door steps

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

heavy corrosion to both front inner wheel arches outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to both front lower outer sills outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to inner and outer sills

Fail 22 Nov 2018 218,701 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to both front floors/door steps

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

heavy corrosion to both front inner wheel arches outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to both front lower outer sills outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 29 Nov 2017 214,108 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

all four tyres perished

corrosion to front outer wheel arches

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view

heavy corrosion to both front floors/inner wheel arches at front outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to front lower inner wheel arches outside prescribed area

Fail 23 Nov 2017 214,098 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

all four tyres perished

corrosion to front outer wheel arches

corrosion to inner and outer sills

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

corrosion to rear chassis

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

crack in windscreen not affecting drivers view

heavy corrosion to both front floors/inner wheel arches at front outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to front lower inner wheel arches outside prescribed area

Pass 2 Dec 2016 209,778 miles

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to rear chassis and chassis crosmember

damage to windscreen not affecting drivers view

heavy corrosion to both front lower inner and outer wheel arches outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to offside front upper inner wheel arch outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 30 Nov 2016 209,767 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to rear chassis and chassis crosmember

damage to windscreen not affecting drivers view

heavy corrosion to both front lower inner and outer wheel arches outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to offside front upper inner wheel arch outside prescribed area

heavy corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 2 Dec 2015 205,822 miles

both front lower wing to inner arches corroded and holed but not within a prescribbed area

exhaust system mounts poor

front and rear brake balance could be better

handbrake lever travel long

headlamp fittings poor

mirrors poor

vehicle generally in very poor condition

Fail 4 Nov 2015 205,721 miles

Brake pipe excessively damaged rear axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with stop lamps (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower column UJ (2.2.A.1b)

both front rear lower wing to inner arches corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas

exhaust system mounts could be better

front brake balance could be better, offside weak

handbrake lever travel long

mirrors poor

vehicle generally in very poor corroded condition

Pass 14 Nov 2014 200,932 miles

both front sill ends excessively corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

front brake balance poor offside weak

headlamp beam patterns could be better

offside front upper wheel arch/floor pan corroded and holed

some play in steering rack

suspect brake resevoir fluid level low

various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

wipers poor

Fail 7 Nov 2014 200,916 miles

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

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

both front sill ends excessively corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

front brake balance poor offside weak

headlamp beam patterns could be better

offside front upper wheel arch/floor pan corroded and holed

rear brake balance poor nearside weak

some play in steering rack

suspect brake resevoir fluid level low

various metal brake pipes becoming corroded

wipers poor

Fail 3 Jan 2014 198,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

near side front tyre outer edge bald

some play in near side lower swivel joint

Pass 14 Jan 2013 193,954 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 193,929 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 193,912 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

corrosion to o/s/r inner wheel arch but not considered to be load bearing or supportive

poor welding repair around o/s seatbelt mounting

Pass 8 Dec 2011 185,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 185,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 175,528 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 175,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 167,752 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 167,533 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 154,401 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2008 154,195 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front 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 14 Nov 2007 139,987 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 139,987 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 128,304 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 128,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Mitsubishi L300 reliability report

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R184 WBW is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R184 WBW, 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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How do I check the history of R184 WBW?

You can check the full history of R184 WBW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R184 WBW registered?

R184 WBW is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R184 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R184 WBW shows 38 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R184 WBW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R184 WBW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

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