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R345 GBA

1998 Mitsubishi L300

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,907 mi
Last recorded117,907 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 GBA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 117,907 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis and driver seat in worn replacement seat required (6.1.B.1a)

Front Exhaust noisy front headlamp covers insecure - broken (7.1.4)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both play in steering parts and components - all slight ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc - rear drums - brake disc covers corroded (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside - both Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated very slight (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Vehicle structure has slight damage - rear tailgate - foot well driver side step pedals areas (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 115,927 miles

Nearside Rear tail lamp repaired

Fail 10 Jun 2016 115,927 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings tail gate /boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and rear arches all round (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tail lamp repaired

Pass 3 Jun 2015 112,969 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 112,967 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 110,432 miles

slight corrossion to all underside

Fail 12 Jun 2014 110,429 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

slight corrossion to all underside

Pass 11 Jun 2013

Oil leak

all inner arches corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2013

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

all inner arches corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2012 102,866 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corossion to front floors not within prescribed area

Pass 20 Jul 2011 98,677 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 98,676 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 93,216 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 93,216 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 88,096 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 82,071 miles

Crack on front number plate

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 76,380 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 68,237 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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R345 GBA is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R345 GBA, 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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R345 GBA is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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