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UIL 2655

2001 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,712 mi
Last recorded155,712 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L30099,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIL 2655
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 155,712 miles

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

repairs undersealed

Fail 11 Mar 2020 155,664 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X3 to valve block (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Rear bumper and arches covered with tape (non structural)

Pass 13 Apr 2019 153,006 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch covered in tape (non structural)

Offside Rear Wheel arch taped (non structural)

Rear Rear bumper covered in tape

Pass 21 Apr 2018 148,244 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroden and holed (not structural)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rerar bumper Corroded and holed

Fail 20 Mar 2018 148,234 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 142,850 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 142,850 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 139,031 miles

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2015 137,330 miles

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 136,121 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 131,058 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 131,058 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 122,282 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 113,759 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 113,759 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 108,717 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 104,725 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 104,725 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 95,453 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 95,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 85,393 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 74,557 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
Full Mitsubishi L300 reliability report

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UIL 2655 is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 99,321 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 UIL 2655, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was UIL 2655 registered?

UIL 2655 is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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