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R380 BLC

1997 Mitsubishi Unknown

Red Diesel 2835cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,700 mi
Last recorded71,700 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 BLC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,835cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2025 71,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 70,850 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 70,003 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 68,218 miles

All 4 tyres are cracking

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Unknown?

Based on 2,333 MOT tests across 716 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
2,375
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
716
On UK Roads
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R380 BLC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Unknown in Red with a 2,835cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The Mitsubishi Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R380 BLC registered?

R380 BLC is a 1997 Mitsubishi Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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