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L255 VCR

1994 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,227 mi
Last recorded147,227 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi L300133,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL255 VCR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 147,227 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside body

offside door mirror cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2010 141,944 miles

Oil leak

crack in offside mirror

Pass 11 Mar 2009 137,620 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 137,620 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 132,167 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 132,167 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 128,226 miles

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

oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 8 Mar 2007 128,226 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 17 Mar 2006 123,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

baffles rattling in silencer

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

spare tyre low on tread

Pass 17 Mar 2006 123,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

baffles rattling in silencer

both rear tyre sidewalls perished

spare tyre low on tread

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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L255 VCR is a 1994 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 133,213 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 L255 VCR, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L255 VCR registered?

L255 VCR is a 1994 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 15 April 1994.

Is L255 VCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L255 VCR shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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