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R771 HOO

1998 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

168,989 mi
Last recorded168,989 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 HOO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2018 168,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 166,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear shackle bushes perishing

crack in screen not in drivers view

exhaust corroding

pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 26 Sep 2017 166,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroding

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear shackle bushes perishing

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

crack in screen not in drivers view

exhaust corroding

pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2016 162,389 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

pinion oil leak

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 26 Sep 2016 162,359 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

pinion oil leak

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2015 158,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak rear axle

Fail 15 Sep 2015 158,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak rear axle

Pass 22 Aug 2014 155,186 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

play in o/s inner rack end

Fail 14 Aug 2014 155,087 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

play in o/s inner rack end

Pass 8 Aug 2013 152,460 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 152,460 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 149,468 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 149,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 146,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

slight play in o/s inner rack end

Fail 31 Aug 2011 146,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight play in o/s inner rack end

Pass 24 Aug 2010 141,996 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 141,996 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 138,571 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 135,466 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 128,483 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 128,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R771 HOO is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R771 HOO, 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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R771 HOO is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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