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Y557 YRV

2001 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,563 mi
Last recorded104,563 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L30099,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY557 YRV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 104,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2018 104,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 103,486 miles

Front suspension bump stops close to touching

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2017 103,478 miles

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

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

Front suspension bump stops close to touching

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 101,923 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2016 101,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 99,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 97,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 94,382 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 94,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 90,381 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 85,716 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 380,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2010 380,934 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2009 374,224 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 374,224 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 361,644 miles

nearside front tyre wearing thin on outer edge

offside front tyre close to legal limit and wearing very thin on inner edge

rear tyres have 3mm tread remaining

Pass 15 Dec 2006 350,552 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 350,215 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 239,189 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
Full Mitsubishi L300 reliability report

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Y557 YRV is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y557 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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What year was Y557 YRV registered?

Y557 YRV is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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