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T224 JWJ

1999 Mitsubishi L300

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,387 mi
Last recorded125,387 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi L30099,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT224 JWJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 125,387 miles

Both rear light lenses slight damage.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front and rear arch corrosion.

Nearside Inner Sill corrosion.

Nearside Outer Sill corrosion.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Sill corrosion.

Offside Outer Sill corrosion.

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring front mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 125,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by upper suspension mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear light lenses slight damage.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front and rear arch corrosion.

Nearside Inner Sill corrosion.

Nearside Outer Sill corrosion.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Sill corrosion.

Offside Outer Sill corrosion.

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring front mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 119,380 miles

Both rear light lenses slight damage.

Front Registration plate slight damage.

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corrosion.

Nearside Front Step slight corrosion.

Nearside Inner Sill corrosion.

Nearside Outer Sill slight corrosion.

Offside Inner Sill corrosion.

Offside Outer Sill slight corrosion.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front leaf spring mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 119,363 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring rear mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear light lenses slight damage.

Front Registration plate slight damage.

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corrosion.

Nearside Front Step slight corrosion.

Nearside Inner Sill corrosion.

Nearside Outer Sill slight corrosion.

Offside Inner Sill corrosion.

Offside Outer Sill slight corrosion.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front leaf spring mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 112,427 miles

Both Rear Light Lenses Slightly Damaged

Front Number Plate Slightly Damaged

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Slight Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust Mount Corroded

Pass 30 May 2023 101,545 miles

Both rear light lenses slight damage.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cut in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 95,927 miles

Both rear light lenses slight damage.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 95,927 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Both rear light lenses slight damage.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 95,922 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

N/S/F inner wheel arch corroded at rear

O/S/R light lens slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 91,393 miles

Nearside Front inner arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 91,375 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel by shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner arch slightly coroded

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 87,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S/R light lens slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 87,801 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor and rear panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/S/R light lens slightly damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 83,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 81,915 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

front and rear wheel arches corroded

nearside and offside inner sills at front under vehicle corroded

underside corroded

Fail 16 May 2017 81,915 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

front and rear wheel arches corroded

nearside and offside inner sills at front under vehicle corroded

underside corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 80,122 miles

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

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

wheel arches corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 76,981 miles

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

all wheel arch edges corroded

Fail 7 May 2015 76,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all wheel arch edges corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 75,566 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 75,540 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,526 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 72,086 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 71,958 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 68,943 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 68,813 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 66,067 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 66,041 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 63,160 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 62,895 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 60,332 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 54,673 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 54,653 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 46,516 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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T224 JWJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 T224 JWJ, 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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T224 JWJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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