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S686 LCF

1999 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

282,927 mi
Last recorded282,927 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi L30099,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS686 LCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2015 282,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

osf inner rack joint worn

Fail 6 Nov 2014 271,242 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2014 271,242 miles

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

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

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

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

outer sills corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 260,503 miles

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 260,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 249,897 miles

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

front sill/floor areas corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 249,897 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front sill/floor areas corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2012 239,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 225,597 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 8 Feb 2011 225,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 212,351 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner tread

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 11 Feb 2009 198,678 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 183,428 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 30 Jan 2007 163,374 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long hand brake travel

Pass 9 Jan 2006 141,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long hand brake travel

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

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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S686 LCF is a 1999 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S686 LCF, 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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S686 LCF is a 1999 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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