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R191 BDV

1997 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,112 mi
Last recorded107,112 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 BDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 107,112 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Fail 18 Aug 2010 107,102 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 103,002 miles

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 99,847 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 97,419 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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R191 BDV is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 111,278 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 R191 BDV, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R191 BDV registered?

R191 BDV is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R191 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R191 BDV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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