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L162 XDL

1994 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,002 mi
Last recorded155,002 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi L300133,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL162 XDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 155,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake hose metal ends corroded

all suspension dust boots in a poor condition

drivers seat cover in a poor condition

n/s front floor corroded

n/s rear tyre wearing low on tread

o/s/f window in-op

pedal rubber missing of clutch pedal

rear tailgate window missing tailgate still opens

scratches on screen and fogging in n/s corner

unable to check front pads

Fail 1 May 2015 154,985 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)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake hose metal ends corroded

all suspension dust boots in a poor condition

drivers seat cover in a poor condition

n/s rear tyre wearing low on tread

o/s/f window in-op

pedal rubber missing of clutch pedal

rear tailgate window missing tailgate still opens

scratches on screen and fogging in n/s corner

unable to check front pads

Pass 10 May 2014 148,882 miles

Slight play both front lower swivel joints

Fail 2 May 2014 148,770 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 144,394 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

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

O/S/R BODY PANEL CORRODED

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 144,392 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

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

O/S/R BODY PANEL CORRODED

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

Pass 18 May 2012 142,105 miles

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n.s.f tyre cracked and perished

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 18 May 2012 142,102 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

n.s.f tyre cracked and perished

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 139,515 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 139,510 miles

Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 137,444 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 137,437 miles

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 13,489 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 134,248 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 128,103 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 128,103 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 122,101 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 122,101 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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L162 XDL is a 1994 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 133,213 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 L162 XDL, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L162 XDL is a 1994 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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