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S688 UMY

1998 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,634 mi
Last recorded91,634 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS688 UMY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 91,634 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 91,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 88,611 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 84,799 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 79,696 miles

advise front number plate

Fail 31 Mar 2008 79,696 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise front number plate

Pass 30 Mar 2007 71,930 miles

advise handbrake travel

advise slight runout rear brakes

Pass 31 Mar 2006 64,277 miles

advise both front tyre inner edge running low

advise both rear shackle bushes

advise front number plate

advise offside rear lense

advise slight smoke under reving

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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S688 UMY is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S688 UMY, 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 S688 UMY registered?

S688 UMY is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S688 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S688 UMY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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