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R721 VDV

1997 Mitsubishi L300

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,888 mi
Last recorded67,888 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 VDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 67,888 miles

nearside front wheel arch damage

corner of nearside door mirror glass broken

offside front tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2010 66,071 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 66,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 63,493 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,563 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 60,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 57,834 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust vibration noise

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 17 Aug 2006 54,456 miles

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

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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R721 VDV is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R721 VDV, 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 R721 VDV registered?

R721 VDV is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R721 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R721 VDV shows 8 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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