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R613 MFV

1998 Mitsubishi L300

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,292 mi
Last recorded140,292 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR613 MFV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 140,292 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 140,292 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 131,334 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 131,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 128,408 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 128,408 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 110,218 miles

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

Hand brake will soon require adjustment

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2009 110,217 miles

oil leak on engine / hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 20 Jan 2009 110,217 miles

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak on engine / hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Mar 2008 103,089 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 94,768 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2007 94,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2006 85,686 miles

Fan belt requires tensioning.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 85,686 miles

Fan belt requires tensioning.

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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R613 MFV is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R613 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 R613 MFV registered?

R613 MFV is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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