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S232 DGX

1998 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

888,870 mi
Last recorded888,870 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS232 DGX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 888,870 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 88,869 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 88,866 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 88,905 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brakes rusty

n/s/r door & quarter panel (body) damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2022 88,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 88,862 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front brakes rusty

n/s/r door & quarter panel (body) damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2020 88,814 miles

N/S/R DOOR AND WING DAMAGE

RUST IN DRIVERS FOOTWELL

Fail 3 Feb 2020 88,814 miles

N/S/R DOOR AND WING DAMAGE

RUST IN DRIVERS FOOTWELL

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 88,755 miles

damadge n/s/r area

o/s/f bumper loose

Fail 18 Jan 2019 88,748 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damadge n/s/r area

o/s/f bumper loose

Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,636 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 88,536 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 88,533 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 88,444 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 88,355 miles

Nearside rear body has slight damage

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 88,205 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 88,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 87,897 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 87,897 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 86,369 miles

Body damage to n/s/of vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2010 84,444 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 84,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 83,394 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 83,394 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 78,570 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 78,570 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 75,483 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 75,483 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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S232 DGX is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S232 DGX, 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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S232 DGX is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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