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L800 APB

1998 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

165,032 mi
Last recorded165,032 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL800 APB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 165,032 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 164,974 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 164,932 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2020 164,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2016 153,832 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 150,194 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 145,403 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 142,922 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 140,839 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 139,374 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 137,578 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 131,009 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 123,776 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 109,514 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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L800 APB is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L800 APB, 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 L800 APB registered?

L800 APB is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is L800 APB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L800 APB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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