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R362 TAC

1997 Mitsubishi L300

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,948 mi
Last recorded141,948 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 TAC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 141,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 25 Oct 2011 141,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2010 132,537 miles

corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Fail 18 Oct 2010 132,537 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Pass 6 Oct 2009 122,277 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 122,277 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 110,329 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 98,746 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R362 TAC is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R362 TAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R362 TAC registered?

R362 TAC is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R362 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R362 TAC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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