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Y129 FVW

2001 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

280,663 mi
Last recorded280,663 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L30099,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 FVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2019 280,663 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rear metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering inoperative belt missing (2.1.5 (c) (i))

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

all inner wheel archs and splash panels corroded excessivly

Pass 31 Jan 2018 269,433 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 269,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake performance poor

Fail 22 Jan 2018 269,279 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring mount/chassis out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning fluid low/belt loose (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake performance poor

Pass 20 Jan 2017 257,255 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 257,255 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 244,949 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 244,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/75/14c (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/75/14c (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2015 237,267 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 230,673 miles

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise when spun

Fail 21 Jan 2014 230,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing slight noise when spun

Pass 19 Jan 2013 225,915 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 225,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 217,487 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 203,694 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 185,666 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 170,191 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 157,481 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 138,234 miles

offside front tyre - cracking of tread

Pass 3 Mar 2006 122,033 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 122,033 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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Y129 FVW is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y129 FVW, 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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Y129 FVW is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 29 March 2001.

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