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R153 RCF

1998 Mitsubishi L300

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,755 mi
Last recorded120,755 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 RCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 120,755 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 113,184 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 113,184 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 101,269 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 101,269 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 91,132 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 81,540 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 81,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 81,443 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear leaf spring rear bushes slightly worn and slight play.

slight damage to o/s rear quarter panel.

slight damage to o/s side door.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 73,265 miles

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)

screw in o/s front tyre.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 64,201 miles

center exhaust cracked and blowing slightly.

diesel pipe damp from pump to injector rail.

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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R153 RCF is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R153 RCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R153 RCF?

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What year was R153 RCF registered?

R153 RCF is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R153 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 RCF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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