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W485 MDV

2000 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

155,369 mi
Last recorded155,369 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L30096,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW485 MDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 155,369 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 155,369 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust rusty

nearside rear bumper missing

Pass 13 Jul 2012 153,290 miles

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

inner sills rusty

nearside rear corner has slight damage

nearside steering arm has slight play

Fail 29 Jun 2012 153,288 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear corner has slight damage

nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 22 Jun 2011 148,637 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside and offside inner sills rusty

nearside rear corner bumper missing

offside rear corner bumper lose

Fail 15 Jun 2011 148,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside and offside inner sills rusty

nearside rear corner bumper missing

offside rear corner bumper lose

Pass 11 May 2010 140,345 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 140,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

steering rack has slight wear [inner]

Pass 20 May 2009 135,697 miles

body damage to nearside rear, no sharp edges

Fail 13 May 2008 128,738 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 128,738 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 119,834 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

small crack n/s/r light lens

Pass 17 May 2007 119,834 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

small crack n/s/r light lens

Fail 9 May 2006 107,742 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 May 2006 107,742 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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
Full Mitsubishi L300 reliability report

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W485 MDV is a 2000 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W485 MDV, 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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W485 MDV is a 2000 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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