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R814 YEE

1997 Mitsubishi L300

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,395 mi
Last recorded73,395 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 YEE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 73,395 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f floor section corroded also centre n/s lower sill /floor out of prescribed area

nail in o/s/f tyre also tread cracking

parts of vehicle under sid rusting not in a prescribed area

Fail 13 Aug 2009 73,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f floor section corroded also centre n/s lower sill /floor out of prescribed area

nail in o/s/f tyre also tread cracking

parts of vehicle under sid rusting not in a prescribed area

Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,772 miles

rear and front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode

fuel tank has signs of leaking from seam

Pass 7 Aug 2007 60,984 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 60,984 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 55,599 miles

Nearside 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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R814 YEE is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R814 YEE, 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 R814 YEE registered?

R814 YEE is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R814 YEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R814 YEE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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