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R802 SRV

1997 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,337 mi
Last recorded112,337 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 SRV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 112,337 miles

**SEVERE CORROSION TO VEHICLE OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREAS**

Exhaust in poor condition

Nearside front lower suspension ball-joint rubber boot in very poor condition

Number plates in poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2017 112,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords severely perished / split 185/14 c (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords severely perished / split (4.1.D.1a)

**SEVERE CORROSION TO VEHICLE OUTSIDE OF PRESCRIBED AREAS**

Nearside front lower suspension ball-joint rubber boot in very poor condition

Number plates in poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2016 110,062 miles

**GENERAL CORROSION TO VEHICLE**

Fail 23 Aug 2016 110,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WING / INNER WING + BOOT FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WING / INNER WING + BOOT FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting BOOT FLOOR (6.6.6)

**GENERAL CORROSION TO VEHICLE**

Pass 22 Sep 2015 108,333 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion to vehicle (2.4.A.3)

nearside headlamp image poor

Fail 16 Sep 2015 108,332 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion to vehicle (2.4.A.3)

nearside headlamp image poor

Pass 9 Sep 2014 105,504 miles

chip in windscreen,

corrosion on underside of vehicle.

damage to n/s of vehicle.

front and rear suspension bushes in poor condition.

o/s/f and n/s/f floor corroded,

rear brake pipes corroded.

suspension low/close to bump stops,

Pass 3 Oct 2013 102,154 miles

chip in windscreen

corrosion to underside of vehicle

cracks in o/s/r tyre

front number plate cracked

front suspension low and o/s/f bump stop missing

rear leaf springs corroded and bushes in poor condition

slight brake bind o/s/f

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 2 Oct 2013 102,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

chip in windscreen

corrosion to underside of vehicle

cracks in o/s/r tyre

front number plate cracked

front suspension low and o/s/f bump stop missing

rear leaf springs corroded and bushes in poor condition

slight brake bind o/s/f

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 Sep 2012 98,548 miles

front antiroll bar link bushes perishing.

front tyres wearing on inner edge.

rear leaf spring bushes perishing.

Fail 13 Sep 2012 98,548 miles

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

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

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

front antiroll bar link bushes perishing.

front tyres wearing on inner edge.

rear leaf spring bushes perishing.

Pass 17 Sep 2011 93,353 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake discs begining to warp.

offside rear service brake becoming lazy.

screen damaged.

slight movement in both front lower ball joints.

Fail 16 Sep 2011 93,353 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake discs begining to warp.

offside rear service brake becoming lazy.

screen damaged.

slight movement in both front lower ball joints.

Fail 14 Sep 2010 88,031 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 88,031 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 83,092 miles

exhaust noisey

Pass 7 Oct 2008 79,810 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 79,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake pads on wear limit.

Pass 6 Oct 2007 76,443 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 714,674 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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R802 SRV is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R802 SRV, 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.

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R802 SRV is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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