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DHZ 4971

2002 Mitsubishi L300

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

69,718 mi
Last recorded69,718 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L30087,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 4971
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 69,718 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

underside corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,322 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 68,776 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 68,776 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)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 65,938 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 65,938 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 64,783 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 64,783 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 63,029 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 63,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,664 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 61,664 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 59,743 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 57,592 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 57,585 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,097 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 53,097 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 46,015 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,319 miles

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)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 29,804 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 29,804 miles

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

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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DHZ 4971 is a 2002 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 87,304 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 DHZ 4971, 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 DHZ 4971 registered?

DHZ 4971 is a 2002 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is DHZ 4971 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHZ 4971 shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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