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W549 RNB

2000 Mitsubishi L300

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,839 mi
Last recorded114,839 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L30096,226 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 RNB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2018 114,839 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported also tail pipe end missing fumes entering cab (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill / chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill / chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking metal pipe burst (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside under sill holed and coroded in none prescribed area

Offside Front under sill / floor corroded in none prescibed areas

Offside Rear under sill / floor holed in none prescibed areas

Pass 22 Oct 2016 111,852 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 109,716 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 109,715 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 107,048 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 107,046 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2013 103,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 103,594 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 95,625 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 92,511 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 92,511 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 88,890 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 88,890 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 84,233 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 79,989 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 76,230 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 73,604 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 73,604 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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W549 RNB is a 2000 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W549 RNB, 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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W549 RNB is a 2000 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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