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R904 BGU

1997 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

156,519 mi
Last recorded156,519 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 BGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 156,519 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 152,003 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 143,293 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 143,293 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 140,220 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 140,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 138,635 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 138,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front extra bumper bar corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 136,968 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 133,331 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 129,819 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 126,467 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 121,103 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 115,377 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 110,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 107,667 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 105,322 miles

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

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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R904 BGU is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R904 BGU, 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 R904 BGU registered?

R904 BGU is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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