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R143 EBW

1998 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,055 mi
Last recorded82,055 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 EBW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 82,055 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 77,226 miles

Clutch pedel rubber missing

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Repair to Offside front flasher light lens

Repair to Offside rear light lens

Pass 17 Feb 2010 77,226 miles

Clutch pedel rubber missing

Repair to Offside front flasher light lens

Repair to Offside rear light lens

Pass 10 Feb 2009 73,117 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 69,135 miles

Offside number plate light DIM

Fail 1 Feb 2008 69,135 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside number plate light DIM

Pass 22 Jan 2007 67,542 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 67,542 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 66,469 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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R143 EBW is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R143 EBW, 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 R143 EBW registered?

R143 EBW is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R143 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R143 EBW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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