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M98 BCW

1994 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,528 mi
Last recorded131,528 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi L300133,213 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM98 BCW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 131,528 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 131,520 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 119,943 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 116,214 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 116,214 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Wiper/washer stalk broken

Pass 7 Sep 2006 109,678 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 109,675 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust corroded at centre and rear

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places

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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M98 BCW is a 1994 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 133,213 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 M98 BCW, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M98 BCW registered?

M98 BCW is a 1994 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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