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R942 DVW

1998 Mitsubishi L300

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,521 mi
Last recorded115,521 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 DVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 115,521 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 114,730 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on the axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 114,283 miles

NSR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED - ADVISE REPAIR

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

OSF FLOORPAN AREA CORRRODED - ADVISE REPAIR

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 114,276 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NSR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED - ADVISE REPAIR

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

OSF FLOORPAN AREA CORRRODED - ADVISE REPAIR

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 113,409 miles

NSR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED - ADVISE REPAIR

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES AROUND LOAD VALVE CORRODED - RECOMMEND CLEAN AND SEAL

Fail 14 Jan 2014 113,405 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

NSR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED - ADVISE REPAIR

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES AROUND LOAD VALVE CORRODED - RECOMMEND CLEAN AND SEAL

Pass 14 Jan 2013 110,726 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 106,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2012 106,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2011 100,241 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 94,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 88,169 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 80,556 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 71,110 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 62,812 miles

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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R942 DVW is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R942 DVW, 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 R942 DVW registered?

R942 DVW is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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