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R813 BLG

1997 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,223 mi
Last recorded79,223 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 BLG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2019 79,223 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

cam belt due

Pass 27 Nov 2018 75,472 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 75,456 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 72,534 miles

Offside Front tyre perrished

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch starting to rust (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 70,444 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 70,444 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 68,920 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 68,917 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 67,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 67,686 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 65,398 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 65,362 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 63,666 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 63,473 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 57,771 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 57,764 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 63,419 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 63,419 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,045 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 52,045 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 50,331 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 48,575 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 45,517 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 41,581 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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R813 BLG is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R813 BLG, 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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What year was R813 BLG registered?

R813 BLG is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R813 BLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R813 BLG shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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