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MOT History from tests of diesel MITSUBISHI L300s year 1998

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mot history
Pass percent:57.44%
(The average a diesel MITSUBISHI L300 year 1998 passes without issue)
Based on:1,377 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment135
Brake pipe excessively corroded132
Registration plate lamp issues126
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively112
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|40
Brakes imbalanced across an axle40
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|30
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|28
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|27
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|24
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|24
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|22
Registration plate issues21
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|18
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|17
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|17
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|16
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|16
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|16
Horn not working |1.6.2a|15
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|15
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|15
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|14
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|13
Emissions not tested |7.0|13
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|11
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|11
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|11
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|10
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|10
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|10
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|9
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|9
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|9
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|9
Windscreen has damage9
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|8
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|8
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|8
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|8
Front brake application uneven8
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Rear brake binding7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|7
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|6
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Rear brake application uneven6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|5
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|5
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|5
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|4
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|4
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front 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 Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2|3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|3
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|2
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))2
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|2

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