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CA51 JAU

2002 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

40,398 mi
Last recorded40,398 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L30087,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 JAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 40,398 miles

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

Offside Front Head lamp assembly damage

Over all under body corrosion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 40,333 miles

general corrosion to front and rear floor of vehicle

nearside headlight insecure

offside front lamp assembly damaged

offside rear tyre perished

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in offside front steering arm

Fail 20 Feb 2023 40,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to front and rear floor of vehicle

nearside headlight insecure

offside front lamp assembly damaged

offside rear tyre perished

rear number plate deteriorated

slight play in offside front steering arm

Pass 28 Feb 2022 39,812 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2021 39,149 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 38,023 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 36,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 36,636 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 34,814 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 33,463 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 31,874 miles

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

service brake on 50%

Pass 20 Feb 2015 28,854 miles

nearside front tyre wear to outer edge

Fail 19 Feb 2015 28,842 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre wear to outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2014 27,335 miles

both rear foot brake readings low

both wiper blade rubbers hard and perished

uneven tread pattern on front tyres

Pass 6 Feb 2013 24,777 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 22,864 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 20,776 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 17,954 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate

Pass 6 Mar 2009 15,932 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 13,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 13,138 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 11,221 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 11,221 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

advise steering rack

Pass 6 Feb 2006 8,416 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 8,416 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

advise ball joints

advise rack

advise spring spray

advise wheel bearings

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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CA51 JAU is a 2002 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 87,304 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 CA51 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA51 JAU registered?

CA51 JAU is a 2002 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is CA51 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA51 JAU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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