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R240 AMS

1998 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,559 mi
Last recorded75,559 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 AMS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2015 75,559 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 72,379 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both inner sills just below side steps corroded

oil leak from diff spraying exhaust

Fail 29 Apr 2014 72,377 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both inner sills just below side steps corroded

oil leak from diff spraying exhaust

Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,703 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 66,701 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 66,215 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 66,193 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 65,014 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 65,014 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 62,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 58,536 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 53,880 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 47,817 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 47,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R240 AMS is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R240 AMS, 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 R240 AMS registered?

R240 AMS is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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