CarVerify

Free Car Check

R588 RGC

1998 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1997cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,108 mi
Last recorded105,108 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 RGC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2019 105,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 97,034 miles

Both rear tyre treads perishing and cracking

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front too rear, at the rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Between the rear brake compensating valve and the flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wiper blade starting to split

Offside Rear Lamp unit cracked

Oil leak ()

Some corrosion on the vehicle underside

Unable to open the drivers side window, glass partially detached from the runner

Pass 14 Feb 2017 86,990 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has sidewall damage to cords

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

Oil leaks at engine

Rear Both tyres heavily cracked

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

signs of coolant loss at radiator

Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,525 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes generally deteriorating (2.4.G.2)

corrosion around both rear wheel arches

engine oil leak

exhaust system generally corroded

some corrosion on the vehicle underside

unable to clearly view the front brake pads

Pass 9 Feb 2015 79,543 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on offside rear door and wheel arch

exhaust system corroded

front anti roll bar link bushes perished

front brake pads low

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside rear light cluster cracked

rear spring bushes perished

slight corrosion on front anti roll bar

Pass 19 Feb 2014 76,384 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 73,073 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres have deteriorated side walls

coolant leak at radiator

couldn't see front brake pads clearly

exhaust system fouls body

front registration plate warped

o/s/r lamp cracked

slight corrosion o/s/f & n/s/r wheel arch's

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Feb 2012 69,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perished

offside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 14 Feb 2011 64,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,364 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,903 miles

nearside front tyre generally worn low

Pass 12 Feb 2008 56,728 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2007 52,726 miles

rear tyres 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R588 RGC is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R588 RGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R588 RGC?

You can check the full history of R588 RGC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R588 RGC registered?

R588 RGC is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R588 RGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R588 RGC shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R588 RGC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R588 RGC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.