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R856 TDD

1998 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

164,263 mi
Last recorded164,263 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 TDD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 164,263 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 164,242 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 157,165 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 9 Oct 2010 157,128 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

offside rear brake slight binding.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 149,678 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 144,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2008 144,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 137,806 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 130,776 miles

nearside rear lamp damaged.

Fail 28 Sep 2006 130,772 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

nearside rear lamp damaged.

Pass 22 Sep 2005 122,017 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 122,012 miles

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

n/s front brake,slight binding.

Fail 15 Sep 2005 122,010 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.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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R856 TDD is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R856 TDD, 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 R856 TDD registered?

R856 TDD is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R856 TDD shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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