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Y259 YRV

2001 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,313 mi
Last recorded85,313 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L30099,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 YRV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 85,313 miles

Rear Shackle bush's perished.

Fail 6 Feb 2015 83,192 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

slight play nearside inner track arm

Pass 6 Feb 2015 83,192 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

oil leak

slight play nearside inner track arm

Pass 3 Feb 2014 79,506 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 74,876 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 74,876 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 70,595 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 64,046 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 57,559 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 51,604 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 44,969 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 37,673 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 31,611 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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Y259 YRV is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y259 YRV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y259 YRV registered?

Y259 YRV is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 4 October 2001.

Is Y259 YRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y259 YRV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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