MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,614 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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brake pipe feeding o/s/f flexi hose showing slight corrosion
brake pipes at rear showing surface corrosion
n/s/r leaf spring shackle bush slightly worn with slight play
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear wheel arches weakening at front
brake pipe feeding o/s/f flexi hose showing slight corrosion
brake pipes at rear showing surface corrosion
exhaust rear silencer has slight blow
n/s/r leaf spring shackle bush slightly worn with slight play
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
both rear wheel arches at front weak
brake pipe feeding o/s/f showing slight corrosion
brake pipes at rear showing slight corrosion
n/s/'f tyre approching wear markers
o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
slight play in both front anti roll bar link bushes
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear wheel arches at front weak
brake pipe feeding o/s/f showing slight corrosion
brake pipes at rear showing slight corrosion
n/s/'f tyre approching wear markers
o/s washer jet not working but n/s supplies plenty to drivers view
o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge
slight play in both front anti roll bar link bushes
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both outer sills at rear starting to weaken
brake pipes at rear starting to corrode slightly around load valve
rear no plate starting to discolour
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L300?
Based on 33,109 MOT tests across 4,892 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R579 MFV is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R579 MFV, 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 R579 MFV registered?
R579 MFV is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 23 February 1998.
Is R579 MFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R579 MFV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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