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W265 OAO

2000 Mitsubishi L300

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,896 mi
Last recorded72,896 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L30096,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW265 OAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 72,896 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 72,895 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FRONT TO REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FRONT TO REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause injury (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 71,226 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 71,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced footwell (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated inner wheel arch (5.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced foot well (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 68,791 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 68,759 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,825 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 66,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 63,127 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2015 63,127 miles

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

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

Nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 60,857 miles

corrosion on wheel arches & under body panels ( inner sills & rear Chassis)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 57,937 miles

Corrosion around wheel arches

N/S tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 57,937 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion around wheel arches

Exhaust rear pipe broken off

N/S tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 54,969 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on front and rear outer wheel arches both sides

Pass 15 Mar 2012 54,969 miles

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

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on front and rear outer wheel arches both sides

Pass 14 Mar 2011 52,116 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 14 Mar 2011 52,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 24 Feb 2010 47,822 miles

corrosion on both sides outer rear wheel arches /chassis sections and under body panels

corrosion on brake pipes

n/s front tyre worn to limit

Pass 11 Feb 2009 44,381 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 44,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,430 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 30,564 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 25,977 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 25,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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W265 OAO is a 2000 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W265 OAO, 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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W265 OAO is a 2000 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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