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S531 DGJ

1998 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,790 mi
Last recorded53,790 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 DGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 53,790 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 50,463 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 50,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 48,837 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edge,diff noisy,inner sills corroding,leaf spring bushes perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,177 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

handbrake lever comes up high,but handbrake ok.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,278 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,236 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Oct 2009 39,062 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 39,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 35,995 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 33,480 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 31,616 miles

n/s/r tyre worn near limit

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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S531 DGJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S531 DGJ, 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 S531 DGJ registered?

S531 DGJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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