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Y493 HCD

2001 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

245,225 mi
Last recorded245,225 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L30099,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY493 HCD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 245,225 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)

Fail 19 May 2016 245,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 242,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 238,694 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 238,694 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 235,670 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jun 2013 235,670 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 21 Jun 2012 232,283 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 228,669 miles

front wipers perishing

rear wiper split

Fail 18 Jun 2011 228,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs worn and scored

front wipers perishing

rear wiper split

Pass 4 May 2010 223,918 miles

play developing in both front lower swivels

Fail 4 May 2010 223,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play developing in both front lower swivels

Fail 27 Jul 2009 220,960 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 220,960 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 193,445 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 162,840 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2006 134,020 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 134,020 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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Y493 HCD is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y493 HCD, 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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Y493 HCD is a 2001 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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