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S54 BUF

1998 Mitsubishi L300

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,772 mi
Last recorded129,772 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 BUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 129,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear ends of front to rear rigid brake pipes covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

both o/s and n/s front wheel arches and inner sills have some corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2025 127,175 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has extensive corrosion but at the moment isn't in any prescribed areas, however substantial work will soon be required

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 123,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

floor pan and inner sills have various areas of corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2023 120,480 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various areas of corrosion to floor pan and outer sills

Pass 18 Jul 2022 117,295 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

some corrosion to sills and floor pan

Pass 1 Jul 2021 113,685 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

front floor pan is corroded on both sides

Fail 1 Jul 2021 113,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

front floor pan is corroded on both sides

Pass 17 Jul 2020 109,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to both front footwells,o/s and n/s floorpans

Pass 18 Jul 2019 106,576 miles

o/s/r inner wheel arch has had welding repair and been heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Jul 2019 106,576 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/r inner wheel arch has had welding repair and been heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Jul 2018 102,235 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 98,881 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2016 94,326 miles

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

rear exhaust in very poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2015 89,787 miles

corrosion to both rear wheelarches

small amount of play in o/s/f top swivel

there is ahole caused by corrosion in the o/s sill below drivers seat(not within prescribed area)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 85,716 miles

corrosion to o/s lower wing,but not within prescribed area

corrosion to rear wheelarches

oil pressure lamp on at idle

Pass 25 Jul 2013 81,033 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

some corrosion to sills(outer)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 81,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

some corrosion to sills(outer)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 77,110 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 77,105 miles

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

there is corrosion to o/s/r of vehicle that is very close to failure,there is also corrosion to other areas of chassis

Pass 28 Jun 2011 73,216 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both sides front tyres weaing on inner edge and outer sidewalls perished

o/s/r wheel arch has some corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2010 69,415 miles

Oil leak

both sides rear wheel arches have some corrosion

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall is perished

Pass 25 Jun 2009 65,739 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 65,739 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 62,001 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 58,908 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2007 58,908 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2006 55,388 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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S54 BUF is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S54 BUF, 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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S54 BUF is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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