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E229 FRA

2006 Mitsubishi L300

Beige Diesel 2454cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

226,978 mi
Last recorded226,978 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi L300166,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE229 FRA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,454cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 226,978 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 226,893 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

no brake test due to burst brake hose

Pass 15 Jun 2010 209,834 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 209,816 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 184,735 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 184,570 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2008 183,030 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 30 May 2008 183,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 8 May 2008 183,010 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 179,141 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 177,224 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 177,224 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by wear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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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E229 FRA is a 2006 Mitsubishi L300 in Beige with a 2,454cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 166,244 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 E229 FRA, 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 20 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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E229 FRA is a 2006 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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