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R693 NGM

1997 Mitsubishi L300

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,535 mi
Last recorded139,535 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 NGM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 139,535 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 139,362 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 130,306 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 120,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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
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R693 NGM is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R693 NGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R693 NGM registered?

R693 NGM is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R693 NGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R693 NGM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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