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R225 HLG

1998 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,546 mi
Last recorded188,546 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 HLG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 188,546 miles

front floor corroded

rear numberplate in poor condition

windscreen has slight scratches

Pass 11 Jan 2011 182,279 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 182,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 157,628 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 159,799 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 159,798 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s door mirror missing

Pass 19 Oct 2007 150,971 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 150,881 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2006 139,453 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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R225 HLG is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R225 HLG, 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 R225 HLG registered?

R225 HLG is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R225 HLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 HLG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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