MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
n/s side light dim
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L300?
Based on 33,109 MOT tests across 4,892 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W297 HFG is a 2000 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 W297 HFG, 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 W297 HFG registered?
W297 HFG is a 2000 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 27 June 2000.
Is W297 HFG safe to buy?
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