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R575 HAC

1997 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

189,536 mi
Last recorded189,536 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR575 HAC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 189,536 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 184,332 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 177,024 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 177,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 168,619 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 168,619 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 159,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded x 2

Fail 27 Jun 2012 159,920 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded x 2

Pass 8 Jul 2011 150,613 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in offside track rod end

Fail 7 Jul 2011 150,602 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 29 Jun 2010 139,741 miles

nearside rear tyre rusty

offside rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 28 Jun 2010 139,701 miles

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

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre in tread

nearside rear tyre rusty

offside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2009 127,436 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 127,436 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre exhaust baffles noisey

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2008 115,423 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 115,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 104,747 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 104,673 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight blow from front exhaust joint

Pass 10 Jul 2006 95,994 miles

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

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

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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R575 HAC is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R575 HAC, 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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R575 HAC is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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