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M498 TKJ

1995 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,852 mi
Last recorded182,852 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi L300122,507 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM498 TKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 182,852 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 182,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 178,053 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 28 Feb 2007 166,353 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 158,839 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 158,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in both front bottom ball joints front w/bearings req adjustment

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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M498 TKJ is a 1995 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 122,507 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M498 TKJ, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M498 TKJ registered?

M498 TKJ is a 1995 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 7 June 1995.

Is M498 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M498 TKJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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