Mitsubishi L300
Registered from 1996 to 2001.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2000 2.0 petrol. 5 of 18 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 60% | 3 |
| Suspension | 60% | 3 |
| Body and structure | 40% | 2 |
| Brakes | 20% | 1 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 20% | 1 |
| Steering | 20% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A spare wheel insecure in carrier
- A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 60% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Brakes — 20% of its failures
- Exhaust and emissions — 20% of its failures
- Steering — 20% of its failures
- A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play
- Lights and electrics — 60% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Body and structure — 40% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired