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R550 MRD

1997 Mitsubishi L300

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,292 mi
Last recorded80,292 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 MRD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 76,074 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 70,450 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 65,275 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 53,436 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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R550 MRD is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R550 MRD, 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 R550 MRD registered?

R550 MRD is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R550 MRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R550 MRD shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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