MOT History from tests of diesel MITSUBISHI L300s year 2000

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Pass percent:58.45%

(The average a diesel MITSUBISHI L300 year 2000 passes without issue)

Based on:1,047 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	103
Brake pipe excessively corroded	96
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	72
Registration plate lamp issues	70
Registration plate issues	41
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	26
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	26
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	24
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	18
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Windscreen has damage	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	5
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	2
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	103
Brake pipe excessively corroded	96
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	72
Registration plate lamp issues	70
Registration plate issues	41
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	26
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	26
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	24
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	18
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	16
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	15
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Windscreen has damage	9
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	5
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Front Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	2
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2

MOT History from tests of diesel MITSUBISHI L300s year 2000

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