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R162 RCF

1998 Mitsubishi L300

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,804 mi
Last recorded94,804 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 RCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2020 94,804 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Both (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underside corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 90,256 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 90,256 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner valance / floor (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 85,694 miles

Offside Rear floor corroded

Fail 9 May 2018 84,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion holes in both outer sills at the front.

O/S/F brake is binding.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wipers smear.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 78,548 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 78,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill return (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 64,995 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

both nearside front & offside front brake pad shims missing

corrosion all underside

nearside rear arch/inner side corroding

offside rear light cluster taped up / nearside front indicator lense repaired

Fail 7 Jul 2016 64,995 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively + split at ends (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper / arch (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both nearside front & offside front brake pad shims missing

corrosion all underside

hole nearside rear outer sill/arch

nearside rear arch/inner side corroding

offside rear light cluster taped up / nearside front indicator lense repaired

Pass 1 Jul 2015 59,628 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,305 miles

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroded, not within prescribed are and non structural

Fail 7 Jul 2014 52,305 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroded, not within prescribed are and non structural

Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,868 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,120 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 37,065 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 31,428 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,813 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,992 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 23,255 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 21,218 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 21,218 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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R162 RCF is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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.

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

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