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S952 AOW

1999 Mitsubishi L300

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,913 mi
Last recorded161,913 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi L30099,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS952 AOW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 161,913 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 161,913 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2013 150,543 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 150,543 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Battery light illuminated.

Corrosion forming throughout body and chassis.

Rear suspension appears soft.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 139,561 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 139,561 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Corrosion forming throughout body and on underside of vehicle.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 126,400 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 126,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear brake not fully releasing

Pass 12 Jan 2010 112,232 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 112,232 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

rear number plate discolouring

slight binding to o/s/r brake

Pass 28 Jan 2009 99,856 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 99,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 86,544 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 86,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

handbrake has long travel damage rear bumper and n/o/plate

Pass 29 Jan 2007 74,657 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 74,606 miles

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

Oil leak

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

damage to front and rear bumpers

front pads starting to wear low

long handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate discolouring

Fail 23 Jan 2006 62,749 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 62,749 miles

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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S952 AOW 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 50%.

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 S952 AOW, 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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S952 AOW is a 1999 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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