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R161 RCF

1998 Mitsubishi L300

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,286 mi
Last recorded82,286 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 RCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 82,286 miles

corrosion to inner sills

corrosion to off side front floor

play in steering

rusty exhaust

wipers splitting

Pass 6 Jul 2009 77,919 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 70,440 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 70,430 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 64,876 miles

o/s rear brake performance low, and slight noise coming from o/s rear brake drum.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 56,494 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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R161 RCF is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R161 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

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What year was R161 RCF registered?

R161 RCF is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R161 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 RCF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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