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R638 EHK

1998 Mitsubishi L300

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,743 mi
Last recorded198,743 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 EHK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 198,743 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 186,329 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 173,054 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 159,973 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 159,973 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE ONE NAIL IN EACH TREAD BOTH REPARIABLE

NEAR SIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT HAS PLAY

NEAR SIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

Pass 14 May 2007 143,948 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 126,725 miles

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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R638 EHK is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R638 EHK, 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

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What year was R638 EHK registered?

R638 EHK is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R638 EHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R638 EHK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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