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Y379 YRV

2001 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

179,164 mi
Last recorded179,164 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L30099,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 YRV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 179,164 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Cab steps insecure corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose Bumper end cap missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 179,161 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps insecure corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose Bumper end cap missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 171,070 miles

o/s front tyre worn

Fail 30 Dec 2020 171,070 miles

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

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

front pads look very low(n/s )

o/s front tyre worn

Pass 3 Jun 2019 159,137 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all body-panels damaged and slightly corroded

under-body slightly corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 151,027 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door shut corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 24 May 2018 151,024 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear compensater valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear compensater valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front door shut corroded but not in prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2018 150,799 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens damaged (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 141,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe between flex hose and valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2017 141,899 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe between flex hose and valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 131,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 124,475 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 124,475 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 117,572 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Slight wear in both lower swivel joints

Pass 13 Mar 2014 117,572 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Slight wear in both lower swivel joints

Pass 6 Mar 2013 111,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 111,234 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 104,724 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 104,724 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 97,917 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 94,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 94,477 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 92,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 92,556 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 89,627 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 89,627 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 73,851 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 73,851 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 58,451 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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Y379 YRV is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 Y379 YRV, 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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Y379 YRV is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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