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R947 KFT

1997 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,935 mi
Last recorded155,935 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L300111,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR947 KFT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 155,935 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 155,935 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 149,362 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 149,360 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 135,352 miles

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 120,485 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 103,282 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 103,277 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Oct 2005 103,241 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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R947 KFT is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R947 KFT, 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 R947 KFT registered?

R947 KFT is a 1997 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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