MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,804 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
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))
Offside Rear floor corroded
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.
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)
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
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
n/s and o/s rear wheel arches corroded, not within prescribed are and non structural
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L300?
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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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