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S37 KMJ

1998 Mitsubishi L300

Beige Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,132 mi
Last recorded154,132 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS37 KMJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 154,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bodywork damaged

both rear tail lamps slightly damaged

front no plate cracking and starting to blemmish

underside off vehicle corroding

underside off vehicle oily

Fail 7 Jan 2011 154,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bodywork damaged

both rear tail lamps slightly damaged

front no plate cracking and starting to blemmish

underside off vehicle corroding

underside off vehicle oily

Pass 18 Jan 2010 145,707 miles

front no plate cracking

near side rear lamp lense cracked

near side rear tyre getting low

Fail 15 Jan 2010 145,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front no plate cracking

near side rear lamp lense cracked

near side rear tyre getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2009 136,764 miles

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

front pads getting low

slight damage to near side rear tail light lense

Pass 18 Jan 2008 125,811 miles

corrosion to subframes/suspension mounts,seatbelt mounts

Fail 17 Jan 2008 125,811 miles

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

corrosion to subframes/suspension mounts,seatbelt mounts

Pass 17 Jan 2007 115,342 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 105,235 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 105,235 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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S37 KMJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in Beige with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S37 KMJ, 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 S37 KMJ registered?

S37 KMJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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