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DLZ 1902

1998 Mitsubishi L300

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,425 mi
Last recorded121,425 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 1902
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2020 121,425 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury corrosion (6.2.8 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury corrosion (6.2.8 (b))

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

Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure corrosion (6.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 119,682 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 119,673 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 116,110 miles

Nearside rust on body sill

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside rust on body sill

Pass 8 Dec 2017 110,878 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 110,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 106,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 106,640 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 102,000 miles

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

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

rear towbar crossbar not fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 97,405 miles

engine oil leak

n/s front tyre perishing 3m

o/s front inner sill corroded

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge 3m

play to both front bottom ball joints

Fail 15 Dec 2014 97,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

n/s front tyre perishing 3m

o/s front inner sill corroded

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge 3m

play to both front bottom ball joints

Pass 10 Dec 2013 90,926 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTIN TO PERISH

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION TO REAR BRAKES

Fail 10 Dec 2013 90,926 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

BOTH FRONT TYRES STARTIN TO PERISH

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SCORED

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

SLIGHT FLUCTUATION TO REAR BRAKES

Pass 3 Dec 2012 83,875 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

O/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK END STARTIUNG TO CORRODE

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

Fail 3 Dec 2012 83,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

O/S FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK END STARTIUNG TO CORRODE

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY TO BOTH FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

Pass 6 Aug 2011 77,000 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 73,061 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 68,307 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 65,280 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 61,021 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 57,038 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 51,183 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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DLZ 1902 is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 106,034 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 DLZ 1902, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DLZ 1902 registered?

DLZ 1902 is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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