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Y199 JAU

2001 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,917 mi
Last recorded79,917 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L30099,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY199 JAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,917 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion underside of vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 79,306 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NEXT TO ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL, REAR VALANCE (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL,REAR VALANCE (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

UNDER SIDE CORRODED

Pass 8 Apr 2016 78,301 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all advise to clean and further inspect (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2016 78,260 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner outer sill behind mud flap (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill behind rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all advise to clean and further inspect (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 75,758 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 75,728 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 74,640 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 70,177 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2013 70,177 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 65,689 miles

offside front and rear axle brake pipes corroded slightly

Fail 21 Feb 2011 60,480 miles

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

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

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

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f axle brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 60,480 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/f axle brake pipe corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2010 55,088 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 55,088 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,776 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 38,129 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 32,172 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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Y199 JAU is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y199 JAU, 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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Y199 JAU is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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