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R564 OTA

1998 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,624 mi
Last recorded179,624 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR564 OTA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 179,624 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 179,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 170,650 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 165,855 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 165,854 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 161,361 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 161,355 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 161,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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

body work damaged

both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

driver window inop

hand brake lever long travel

slight play in rack under load

driver seat cover rubed throu to melal

off side front split

off side front tyre on wear indicator

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Nov 2005 149,207 miles

Body work damaged , under body covered in mud

Both front anti roll bar link bushes pershing

Both rear tyres on wear indercator

Both wiper blades poor

Fog light switch falty intermintly

N/S/F Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Suspect front pads getting low

Fail 14 Nov 2005 149,207 miles

Body work damaged , under body covered in mud

Both front anti roll bar link bushes pershing

Both rear tyres on wear indercator

Both wiper blades poor

Fog light switch falty intermintly

N/S/F Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Suspect front pads getting low

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
Full Mitsubishi L300 reliability report

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R564 OTA is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel 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 R564 OTA, 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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R564 OTA is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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