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R511 XVG

1997 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

118,954 mi
Last recorded118,954 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 XVG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 118,954 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Rear BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 118,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 118,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner body sill is corroded

Offside Front Inner body sill is corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner body sill is corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2022 117,757 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 117,132 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 116,211 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 115,145 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded and holed

Offside Front Inner sillcoroded and holed

Pass 5 Sep 2018 113,194 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 111,726 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axle cross pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 109,356 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 109,356 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 106,464 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 106,464 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 102,938 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 102,881 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 99,142 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 95,798 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 92,198 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2010 87,046 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 78,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 70,678 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 52,724 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R511 XVG is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R511 XVG, 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

How do I check the history of R511 XVG?

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What year was R511 XVG registered?

R511 XVG is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R511 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 XVG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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