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S495 XOM

1998 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,834 mi
Last recorded141,834 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 XOM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 141,834 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 141,834 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 138,460 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 138,456 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Near side rear inner tyre flat

Rear number plate dirty and damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2006 129,905 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 129,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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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S495 XOM is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S495 XOM, 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 S495 XOM registered?

S495 XOM is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S495 XOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S495 XOM shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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