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M144 BTU

1999 Mitsubishi L300

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

191,640 mi
Last recorded191,640 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi L30099,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM144 BTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 191,640 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on under body

Pass 20 Jun 2018 191,450 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 179,577 miles

front propshaft rear u/j worn very bad

Fail 30 Mar 2017 179,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

front propshaft rear u/j worn very bad

Pass 29 Mar 2016 162,900 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 162,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 153,722 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassy corroded

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

rear discs corroded and pads low

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jan 2014 149,861 miles

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

all brakepipes corroded

chassiss rails corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 145,681 miles

all brake pipes corroded

play in o/s n/s bottom ball joints

Pass 14 Feb 2012 139,878 miles

exhaust front and tail pipe sections corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2011 138,141 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 138,137 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2010 133,955 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 126,612 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 121,717 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2008 121,717 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 114,572 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 114,572 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

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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M144 BTU is a 1999 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 99,283 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M144 BTU, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M144 BTU is a 1999 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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