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W119 VGW

2000 Mitsubishi L300

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,348 mi
Last recorded144,348 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L30096,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW119 VGW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 144,348 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 144,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 134,619 miles

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

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

near side door mirror repair

Fail 15 Aug 2008 134,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Inner Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

near side door mirror repair

Pass 8 Aug 2007 122,301 miles

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

f/no plate cracked

fog light bracket damaged

front anti roll bar bushes cracked

front pads over 75% warn

play in steering rack

slight oil leak

spare tyre bald, n/s/r tyre on limit

wiper blades warn, small chip in screen.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 112,012 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 112,012 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

n\s rear door dented

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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W119 VGW is a 2000 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 96,226 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 W119 VGW, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W119 VGW registered?

W119 VGW is a 2000 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W119 VGW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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