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S187 WTU

1998 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

311,275 mi
Last recorded311,275 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS187 WTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 311,275 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 399,062 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 399,058 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 306,339 miles

n/s/r floor section corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2011 306,322 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r floor section corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 305,013 miles

o/s/f floor section holed, but not within 12" of any prescribed area, but may get worse by next mot.

Fail 2 Nov 2010 305,103 miles

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

o/s/f floor section holed, but not within 12" of any prescribed area, but may get worse by next mot.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 303,616 miles

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

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

o/s floor section holed but not within 12" of prescribed area.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 299,242 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 299,242 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 289,394 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 256,027 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 225,587 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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S187 WTU 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 69.2%.

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 S187 WTU, 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 S187 WTU registered?

S187 WTU is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 17 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S187 WTU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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