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K525 MRV

1993 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,676 mi
Last recorded170,676 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi L300129,327 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK525 MRV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 170,676 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 170,537 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 164,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 159,307 miles

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 159,307 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 154,101 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/front tyre in poor condition

Fail 5 Jul 2011 154,100 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/front tyre in poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2010 147,464 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 147,462 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 142,208 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 137,307 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 131,463 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 125,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K525 MRV is a 1993 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K525 MRV, 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 K525 MRV registered?

K525 MRV is a 1993 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 11 February 1993.

Is K525 MRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K525 MRV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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