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MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI L300s year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:57.95%
(The average a petrol MITSUBISHI L300 year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:478 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment44
Brake pipe excessively corroded38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively28
Registration plate lamp issues25
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|18
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|16
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|12
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|8
Registration plate issues7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle7
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|7
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Windscreen has damage6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Emissions not tested |7.0|5
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Rear brake binding5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|3
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake hose damaged2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Front brake application uneven2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|2
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Horn not working |1.6.2a|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead |2.1.2 |e| |i||1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.1.2 |e| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Centre Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion with in 30cm |5.2.6|1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded corrsion within 30cm |5.2.6|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases not tested |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing |2.7.1b|1
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mount |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Upper Steering column universal joint likely to become detached |2.1.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel and out-rigger |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closing panel and out-rigger |2.4.A.3|1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1

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