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X971 TAO

2001 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

105,640 mi
Last recorded105,640 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L30099,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 TAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2019 105,640 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front hanger ,inner arch,under and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 100,652 miles

both rear spring front and rear spring eye bushes getting worn

rear chassis rails ,outriggers and crossmembers getting corroded

some play offside track rod end

Fail 26 Sep 2018 100,651 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to "t"/junction block (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced broken (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

both rear spring front and rear spring eye bushes getting worn

rear chassis rails ,outriggers and crossmembers getting corroded

some play offside track rod end

Pass 5 Oct 2017 96,229 miles

both rear spring eye bushes getting worn

Fail 3 Oct 2017 96,227 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear spring eye bushes getting worn

Pass 4 Oct 2016 89,305 miles

both rear spring eye bushes getting worn

front and rear chassis rails outriggers and crossmembers getting corroded

front caliper feed pipes getting corroded

some corrosion offside front step near seat/seatbelt anchorage point

Fail 28 Sep 2016 89,305 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear spring eye bushes getting worn

front and rear chassis rails outriggers and crossmembers getting corroded

front caliper feed pipes getting corroded

some corrosion offside front step near seat/seatbelt anchorage point

Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,287 miles

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

Offside front wing/spray flap insecure/corroded

Oil leak on engine

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear fog lamp secured with cable ties

Spare Tyre flat/low pressure

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 82,287 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside front wing/spray flap insecure/corroded

Oil leak on engine

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear fog lamp secured with cable ties

Spare Tyre flat/low pressure

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2014 77,705 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision split

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp cable tied

Rear window secured with tape

Spare wheel loose in carrier

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2013 74,317 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

scratching to screen

Fail 25 Oct 2013 74,316 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

scratching to screen

Fail 24 Oct 2013 74,315 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

scratching to screen

Pass 21 Sep 2012 64,787 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 64,783 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,933 miles

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

scratching to screen

Fail 26 Sep 2011 58,927 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

scratching to screen

Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,892 miles

Nearside 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 4 Oct 2010 52,884 miles

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

Nearside 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 16 Oct 2009 47,620 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Oct 2009 47,443 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Spare tyre defective

unable to check oil level

Pass 24 Oct 2007 33,225 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,107 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 21,603 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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X971 TAO is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 X971 TAO, 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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X971 TAO is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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