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K143 RFH

1993 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

119,085 mi
Last recorded119,085 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi L300129,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK143 RFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 119,085 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 117,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 117,118 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% O/S/R low effort (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 115,478 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 114,374 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Front (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 113,071 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 111,699 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 109,985 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS and OS lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 108,038 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush NS and OS lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush NS and OS rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyre are perished in the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 106,320 miles

All four tyres are perished in the tread pattern and sidewalls

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

OSR hub seal leaking

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 104,468 miles

All four wheelarchs are corroded

Both rear inner wheelarch areas weak with corrosion

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Engine burning oil,slight blue smoke at idle

OSR light unit damaged

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 101,926 miles

Corrosion to the rear OS wheelarch area

Engine oil leak

OSR light unit damaged

Rear leaf spring rear bushes worn

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 99,677 miles

Both rear leaf spring,rear bushs,worn.

NSF tyre worn on the outer edge.

NSR outer sill weak with corrosion.

OSR light unit damaged.

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 99,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear leaf spring,rear bushs,worn.

NSF tyre worn on the outer edge.

NSR outer sill weak with corrosion.

OSR light unit damaged.

Oil leak

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 97,407 miles

Centre seatbelt catch damaged.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from the OSR hub.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 94,703 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 93,816 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 93,791 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2010 92,637 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 92,635 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 91,479 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 90,555 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 88,474 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 85,382 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 82,060 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L300?

Based on 33,109 MOT tests across 4,892 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,409
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
4,892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,162
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,687
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,287
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,286
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,232
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K143 RFH is a 1993 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 129,327 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L300 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,162 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K143 RFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L300 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K143 RFH registered?

K143 RFH is a 1993 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 14 January 1993.

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