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R78 LWP

1997 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,169 mi
Last recorded50,169 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 LWP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2009 50,169 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 49,057 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 49,052 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 47,384 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 45,693 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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R78 LWP is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R78 LWP, 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 R78 LWP registered?

R78 LWP is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R78 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R78 LWP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R78 LWP have outstanding finance?

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