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X561 UPE

2001 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,584 mi
Last recorded166,584 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L30099,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX561 UPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 166,584 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 163,902 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

all rear brake load valve adjoining brake pipes corroded

both sides seteering arm inner joints worn

Fail 2 Feb 2016 163,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized nearside (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

all rear brake load valve adjoining brake pipes corroded

both sides seteering arm inner joints worn

Pass 13 Jan 2015 159,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both sides rear leaf spring bushes worn

headlamp masks convertors fitted

rear brake pipes corroded at rear load valve

Fail 8 Jan 2015 159,612 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both sides rear leaf spring bushes worn

headlamp masks convertors fitted

rear brake pipes corroded at rear load valve

Pass 16 Jan 2014 156,405 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both sides rear leaf spring bushes worn

catalytic convertor heat shield insecure

centre exhaust heat shield deteriorated

rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear load valve

Pass 31 Jan 2012 150,083 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

blue/white smoke emitted from exhaust

both rear brakes judder slightly

Fail 31 Jan 2012 150,083 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

blue/white smoke emitted from exhaust

both rear brakes judder slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2011 145,771 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight wear in pas rack

Fail 9 Feb 2010 140,058 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

windowscreen damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2010 140,058 miles

slight play in steering rack

windowscreen damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2009 134,325 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2008 126,333 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 109,622 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 109,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 94,142 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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X561 UPE is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X561 UPE, 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 X561 UPE registered?

X561 UPE is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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