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S193 XAT

1998 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,668 mi
Last recorded76,668 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS193 XAT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 76,668 miles

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

Oil leak

all remaining brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear sill/wheel arches corroded in non prescribed area

radiator in poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2010 76,668 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

all remaining brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear sill/wheel arches corroded in non prescribed area

radiator in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,429 miles

ADVISE:- slight play in both front lower ball joints and several brake pipes corroded.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 75,429 miles

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

ADVISE:- slight play in both front lower ball joints and several brake pipes corroded.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 74,327 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 74,327 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres worn close

oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2007 72,289 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 72,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 70,478 miles

various brakepipes corroded

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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S193 XAT is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S193 XAT, 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 S193 XAT registered?

S193 XAT is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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