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W685 DGU

2000 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,804 mi
Last recorded96,804 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L30096,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 DGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 96,804 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 91,838 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 87,422 miles

advise exhaust system corroded

advise exhaust tail pipe rubber mount worn

advise off side mirror glass slight damage

Fail 5 Mar 2009 87,383 miles

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

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

advise exhaust system corroded

advise exhaust tail pipe rubber mount worn

advise off side mirror glass slight damage

Pass 13 Mar 2008 80,083 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 80,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 71,058 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 70,994 miles

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

play in n/s/f king pin

play in o/s track rod end

split in n/s/r tyre not to cords

Pass 6 Mar 2006 61,858 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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W685 DGU is a 2000 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 96,226 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 W685 DGU, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W685 DGU registered?

W685 DGU is a 2000 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W685 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W685 DGU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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