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H213 VKU

2008 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Diesel 2470cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

186,843 mi
Last recorded186,843 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH213 VKU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,470cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2026 186,843 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 182,143 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 182,084 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 173,754 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 168,726 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 166,598 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion under whole vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2021 166,270 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 166,270 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive back pannel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 166,253 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 166,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2019 165,289 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 164,778 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 20 May 2017 164,360 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 163,516 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 159,362 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 159,362 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 155,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine has oil leaks

nearside front brake disc worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion on both front caliper brake pipes

Fail 27 Nov 2013 155,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

engine has oil leaks

nearside front brake disc worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight corrosion on both front caliper brake pipes

Pass 10 Dec 2012 152,980 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine has oil leaks

nearside front antiroll bar link bushes deteriated

nearside front brake binding slightly

slight corrosion on power steering pipes

Fail 7 Dec 2012 152,977 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine has oil leaks

nearside front antiroll bar link bushes deteriated

nearside front brake binding slightly

slight corrosion on power steering pipes

Pass 2 Dec 2011 147,930 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine has oil leaks

nearside front driveshaft inner c.v boot split

Fail 1 Dec 2011 147,928 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine has oil leaks

nearside front driveshaft inner c.v boot split

Pass 13 Sep 2010 135,463 miles

engine has oil leaks

slight corrosion on front to rear metel brake pipe

Fail 13 Sep 2010 135,460 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine has oil leaks

slight corrosion on front to rear metel brake pipe

Pass 30 Sep 2009 114,190 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 114,190 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 103,287 miles

wear in both front track rod ends

Fail 23 Sep 2008 103,287 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

wear in both front track rod ends

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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H213 VKU is a 2008 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 2,470cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 H213 VKU, 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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H213 VKU is a 2008 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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