At a Glance
The Mitsubishi L300 3rd Gen has 27 identified problems that occur more often than the UK average, with Wiper blades deteriorated being the most reported. Brakes is the most common MOT failure category. Based on 20K MOT tests from DVSA data.
Problems are patterns in the DVSA data that occur significantly more often on this model than the UK average — confirmed at 99% statistical confidence. Read how we calculate MOT pass rates and problems →
Below: the full MOT-data picture for the Mitsubishi L300 3rd Gen — MOT pass rate vs the UK average, common problems vs UK fleet patterns, the most likely MOT failures by frequency, fault occurrence by mileage band, and pass/fail trends. All numbers drawn from DVSA records.
Mitsubishi L300 3rd Gen MOT Pass Rate
Across 20K MOT tests from DVSA data, the Mitsubishi L300 3rd Gen (1986–1999) has a fail rate of 44.5%.
All-time UK average fail rate: 34.9%
Common Mitsubishi L300 3rd Gen Problems
Owner-submitted reports plus patterns we've identified across 559 million UK MOT tests. Each MOT-derived item below — whether tagged as a Problem, Wear & Tear or Consumable — shows up noticeably more often on this generation than across the UK fleet, which is why it's here. Owner reports are pinned to the top by default; use the sort and filter pills below to view a specific tier or change the order.
Wiper blades deteriorated
1,280
occurrences
Spring mounting corroded
1,242
occurrences
Suspension pins, bushes or ball joints worn
1,228
occurrences
Number plate lamp not working
1,114
occurrences
Brake performance below minimum
1,060
occurrences
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Problems by mileage
Common problems, MOT failures and advisories on the Mitsubishi L300 3rd Gen, grouped by the mileage they typically appear at.
348 distinct problems · 41,491 total occurrences in current filter
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Other Mitsubishi L300 Generations
2nd Gen
1979–1986
1 problem
3rd Gen
1986–1999
35 problems
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common Mitsubishi L300 3rd Gen problems?
Based on DVSA MOT data for the Mitsubishi L300 3rd Gen (1986–1999), we have identified 27 common problems. The most frequently reported is "Wiper blades deteriorated". Brakes is the most common MOT failure category.
How reliable is the Mitsubishi L300 3rd Gen?
This generation has 20K MOT tests on record with a 44.5% fail rate. A fault is flagged as a "Common Problem" only when it occurs significantly more often on this model than the UK average, confirmed at 99% statistical confidence.
What commonly fails the MOT on a Mitsubishi L300 3rd Gen?
There are 149 distinct MOT failure types recorded for the 3rd Gen (1986–1999), grouped by the mileage these failures typically occur. See the Common MOT Failures section on this page.
Can I report a problem with my Mitsubishi L300 3rd Gen?
Yes — use the "Tell Us About Your Problem" form on this page. Your report helps other Mitsubishi L300 owners spot problems early. All submissions are reviewed before being added to the public database.
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