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R874 CNW

1997 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,665 mi
Last recorded98,665 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 CNW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 98,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion all over vehicle

offside front mirror slightly insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2012 98,665 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion all over vehicle

offside front mirror slightly insecure

Pass 26 Oct 2011 95,723 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate slightly damaged

offside front mirror slightly insecure

steering squeaking

Pass 20 Oct 2010 91,926 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat slightly insecure

front number plate damaged

o/s/f mirror slightly insecure

Fail 19 Oct 2010 91,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat slightly insecure

front number plate damaged

o/s/f mirror slightly insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2009 88,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

drivers seat slightly insecure

front number plate slightly damaged

Fail 28 Oct 2009 88,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

drivers seat slightly insecure

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2008 83,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 83,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2008 82,290 miles

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

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

o/s/f position lamp slightly damaged

Fail 7 May 2008 82,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 77,324 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 73,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front no plate cracked

o/s indicator lens cover missing(

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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R874 CNW is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R874 CNW, 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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R874 CNW is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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