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MCZ 2034

2002 Mitsubishi L300

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

167,000 mi
Last recorded167,000 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L30087,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCZ 2034
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2013 167,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear brakes noisy

Fail 22 Apr 2013 166,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Unable to check offside front wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 3 May 2012 163,368 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 163,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 163,723 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 163,720 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 136,911 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 136,911 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 117,693 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 117,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 98,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 98,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 75,933 miles

advise centre exhaust joints rusty

advise exhaust system rusty

advise front centre lap belt fluffy

advise slight play in n/s inner rack joint

Pass 21 Apr 2006 62,463 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 62,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Mitsubishi L300 reliability report

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MCZ 2034 is a 2002 Mitsubishi L300 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 87,304 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 MCZ 2034, 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 24 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MCZ 2034 is a 2002 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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