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R205 NPR

1998 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

198,063 mi
Last recorded198,063 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 NPR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 198,063 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear slight oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2022 188,073 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 179,426 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 179,421 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 176,238 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 174,822 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 173,182 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 173,180 miles

passenger door hinge insecure REAR DOOR (6.2.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 171,705 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 170,321 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 170,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 169,146 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 169,145 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 166,908 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 164,565 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 161,276 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 161,275 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 15,743 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 15,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 152,972 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 152,970 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 150,249 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust squeaky

radiator fins corroding away

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2008 145,960 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 140,881 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 137,331 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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R205 NPR is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R205 NPR, 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 R205 NPR registered?

R205 NPR is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R205 NPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R205 NPR shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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