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R416 OFJ

1998 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,481 mi
Last recorded100,481 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 OFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 100,481 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 100,481 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 96,969 miles

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

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

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

exaust a little smokey

o/s front tyre tending to wear on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2009 96,963 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

exaust a little smokey

o/s front tyre tending to wear on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2008 94,181 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

both front wipers split (may fail when washers fixed)

o/s/f window won't open

Fail 14 Apr 2008 94,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

both front wipers split (may fail when washers fixed)

o/s/f window won't open

Pass 18 Apr 2007 92,445 miles

Engine oil leak

Nail and a screw in N/S/R tyre

O/S wiper split

Slight free play in both front wheel bearings

Very slight free play in N/S/F track rod end

Fail 18 Apr 2007 92,445 miles

Engine oil leak

Nail and a screw in N/S/R tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S wiper split

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight free play in both front wheel bearings

Very slight free play in N/S/F track rod end

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 82,496 miles

advises as initial test

Fail 21 Apr 2006 82,496 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s front tyre tending to wear on inner edge

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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R416 OFJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 106,034 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 R416 OFJ, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R416 OFJ registered?

R416 OFJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 25 April 1998.

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