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Y254 YMO

2001 Mitsubishi L300

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,780 mi
Last recorded140,780 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L30099,321 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY254 YMO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2022 140,780 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 136,906 miles

Both Inner and Outer Sills holed and corroded not affecting Structure. full Chassis

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 131,392 miles

N/S and O/S Inner and outer sills corroded not affecting vehicle structure. Full chassis

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 131,392 miles

N/S and O/S Inner and outer sills corroded not affecting vehicle structure. Full chassis

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 126,519 miles

rear brake pipe across the axle corroding

Fail 31 Jan 2019 126,519 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all brake pipes from front to rear corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2018 121,615 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 114,729 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 114,681 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 107,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 107,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jul 2014 98,774 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2014 98,771 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 89,388 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 89,388 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 80,959 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 80,957 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 75,678 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 75,568 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 70,414 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 62,226 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 49,222 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 36,277 miles

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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Y254 YMO is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 99,321 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 Y254 YMO, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y254 YMO is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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