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R162 NTT

1998 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,578 mi
Last recorded151,578 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 NTT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 151,578 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 141,708 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 137,044 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 137,013 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 137,013 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R162 NTT is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R162 NTT, 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 R162 NTT registered?

R162 NTT is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R162 NTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R162 NTT shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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