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S316 JCC

1998 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,778 mi
Last recorded128,778 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS316 JCC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 128,778 miles

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

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 128,778 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

General under body corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 127,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ACROSS AXLE. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush REAR. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush REAR. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTTER AND INNER SILL AREA,S. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 126,118 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 126,118 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 123,386 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 123,379 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 118,947 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 117,088 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 117,088 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 115,317 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 115,317 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 112,330 miles

Nearside Rear NSR INNER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OSF INNER STEP HOLED AND CORRODED

Offside Rear OSR INNER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED

Offside Rear OSR INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED AND CORRODED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 20 Oct 2018 112,329 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear NSR INNER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

OSF INNER STEP HOLED AND CORRODED

Offside Rear OSR INNER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED

Offside Rear OSR INNER WHEEL ARCH HOLED AND CORRODED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 2 Sep 2017 109,470 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 108,169 miles

Nearside Rear under arch edge slightly corroded

Offside Rear centre out rigger slightly corroded

Offside under step to sill slightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2016 108,169 miles

Nearside Rear under arch edge slightly corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear centre out rigger slightly corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside under step to sill slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 107,003 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

exhaust tail pipe rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2014 106,111 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Aug 2014 106,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2013 104,766 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 103,559 miles

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

n/s and o/s wipers staring to split

n/s/r centre outrigger slight corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2012 103,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

n/s and o/s wipers staring to split

n/s/r centre outrigger slight corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2011 102,489 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 100,965 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 100,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 99,335 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 79,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 79,682 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 96,415 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 96,400 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 91,087 miles

Nearside 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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S316 JCC is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S316 JCC, 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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S316 JCC is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 8 September 1998.

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