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S766 KPO

1998 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

226,876 mi
Last recorded226,876 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS766 KPO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 226,876 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise n/s/rear inner brake pipes rusty

advise rear bumper, o/s inner sill, rear inner arches

Fail 25 Jul 2017 226,876 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise n/s/rear inner brake pipes rusty

advise rear bumper, o/s inner sill, rear inner arches

Pass 26 Jul 2016 213,422 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill various (5.2.6)

Rear bumper rusty/Door dented

Rear inner archs rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2016 213,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Various (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill various (5.2.6)

Rear bumper rusty/Door dented

Rear inner archs rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2015 202,570 miles

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

centre rear brake pipe rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2015 202,568 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

centre rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2014 191,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 191,987 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jul 2013 182,641 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 182,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 174,393 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 174,393 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 166,304 miles

Slight play front hubs.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 166,303 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Slight play front hubs.

Fail 22 Jul 2010 159,079 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 159,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 144,759 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 124,110 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 124,110 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 101,244 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 81,482 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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
Full Mitsubishi L300 reliability report

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S766 KPO is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S766 KPO, 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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S766 KPO is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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