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R830 LFH

1998 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,300 mi
Last recorded148,300 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 LFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2016 148,300 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense broken (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lense broken (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch and step (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Statutory seat belt missing centre buckle (5.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 144,404 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 144,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2014 138,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

wear to nearside front tyre outer edge

Fail 21 May 2014 138,810 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

wear to nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 133,720 miles

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

corrosion to wheel arches

Fail 30 May 2013 133,682 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

corrosion to wheel arches

Pass 7 Jun 2012 127,242 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 120,590 miles

type of rear number plate

Fail 2 Jun 2010 114,018 miles

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

noise o/s/f wheel bearing

screw in o/s/r tyre

wear on front tyre edges

Pass 2 Jun 2010 114,018 miles

noise o/s/f wheel bearing

screw in o/s/r tyre

wear on front tyre edges

Pass 10 Jun 2009 108,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 102,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 99,675 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 92,304 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 92,304 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R830 LFH is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R830 LFH, 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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What year was R830 LFH registered?

R830 LFH is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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