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Y93 GAU

2001 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

76,483 mi
Last recorded76,483 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L30099,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY93 GAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2020 76,483 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch area (6.2.1 (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))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 72,545 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

door steps corroding

Fail 7 Feb 2019 72,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

door steps corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2017 71,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front door step corroded

inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 12 Dec 2017 71,917 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Front door step corroded

inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 5 Dec 2016 70,490 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion underbody around the pedal box area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear arches slightly damaged

rear bumper corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2016 70,484 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and rear arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion underbody around the pedal box area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear arches slightly damaged

rear bumper corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 67,758 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 67,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,518 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Apr 2014 63,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Nov 2012 60,143 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2011 57,469 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 57,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 55,089 miles

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

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

nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded over fuel tank

Pass 19 Nov 2010 55,089 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipes corroded over fuel tank

Pass 6 Nov 2009 52,607 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 52,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 49,980 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 49,980 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 47,474 miles

damage repair to offside rear lamp

Fail 10 Mar 2006 43,915 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 43,915 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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Y93 GAU is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 Y93 GAU, 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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Y93 GAU is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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