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S871 RCR

1998 Mitsubishi L300

Beige Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

110,393 mi
Last recorded110,393 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2006
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 RCR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2006 110,393 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 110,393 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 105,236 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 105,236 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 8 Dec 2005 104,847 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/R tyre near legal limit

O/S/R brake noisey

spare wheel missing and carrier loose

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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S871 RCR is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in Beige with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S871 RCR, 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 S871 RCR registered?

S871 RCR is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S871 RCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S871 RCR shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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