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R218 LNN

1997 Mitsubishi L300

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,242 mi
Last recorded101,242 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 LNN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 101,242 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

under body corrosion and sill areas

Pass 19 Aug 2020 99,296 miles

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

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Pass 16 Aug 2019 96,853 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has corrosion all round chassis and sill areas

Pass 7 Aug 2018 93,225 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 89,551 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 89,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 85,450 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 81,086 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,764 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 76,762 miles

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,114 miles

Offside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 67,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 67,625 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,769 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 59,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 55,711 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 513,421 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 513,421 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 46,580 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 46,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 41,804 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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R218 LNN is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R218 LNN, 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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R218 LNN is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R218 LNN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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