MOT Status
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129,772 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
o/s/r inner wheel arch has had welding repair and been heavily undersealed
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
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
rear exhaust in very poor condition
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)
corrosion to o/s lower wing,but not within prescribed area
corrosion to rear wheelarches
oil pressure lamp on at idle
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
some corrosion to sills(outer)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
some corrosion to sills(outer)
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
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
Oil leak
both sides rear wheel arches have some corrosion
n/s/f tyre outer sidewall is perished
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L300?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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