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S631 LEF

1998 Mitsubishi L300

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,833 mi
Last recorded83,833 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS631 LEF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 83,833 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 83,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 73,666 miles

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

Nearside rear wheelarch has corrossion

Fail 28 Feb 2013 73,666 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside rear wheelarch has corrossion

Pass 14 Sep 2011 59,612 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 59,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2010 50,008 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,008 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 35,170 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 35,170 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 25,367 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 23,623 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 21,526 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 19,604 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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S631 LEF is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S631 LEF, 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 S631 LEF registered?

S631 LEF is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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