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R408 NRU

1998 Mitsubishi L300

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,474 mi
Last recorded97,474 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 NRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 97,474 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 92,973 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 89,039 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 89,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 84,960 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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R408 NRU is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R408 NRU, 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 R408 NRU registered?

R408 NRU is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 2 May 1998.

Is R408 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R408 NRU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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