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MOT History from tests of petrol MITSUBISHI L300s year 1998

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mot history
Pass percent:59.57%
(The average a petrol MITSUBISHI L300 year 1998 passes without issue)
Based on:564 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment60
Registration plate lamp issues41
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively39
Brake pipe excessively corroded27
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|16
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|12
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|9
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle7
Registration plate issues7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Front brake application uneven6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Windscreen has damage4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|3
Rear brake binding3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|3
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Horn not working |1.6.2a|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|2
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))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|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Nearside rear inner wheel arch and offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Track rod end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner 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
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Front brake excessively fluctuating1
Offside 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
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.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 Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety |8.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and wheel arch/step |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |rear door shut| |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear cross member |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded x3 |inner arch,floor and door shut| |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and bump stop area |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush |5.3.2 |c||1
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside 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
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|1
Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Rear rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger foremost leaf spring eye mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre box (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lense damaged |1.4.A.2f|1

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