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T229 JWJ

1999 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,275 mi
Last recorded178,275 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi L30099,283 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT229 JWJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 178,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 171,886 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 168,024 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2007 168,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2006 162,856 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 162,741 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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T229 JWJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 T229 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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What year was T229 JWJ registered?

T229 JWJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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