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R493 GDL

1998 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,077 mi
Last recorded51,077 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 GDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 51,077 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 50,634 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 50,630 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 50,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 50,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 50,115 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 50,112 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 49,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 49,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 49,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 49,448 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 49,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 49,184 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Nearside rear inner wheel arch and offside outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 48,817 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 48,817 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 48,456 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 48,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 47,959 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 47,543 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 47,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 47,035 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 46,191 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 44,916 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,264 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 41,652 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,418 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 37,568 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 35,022 miles

offside and nearside rear leaf spring,front bushes starting to wear

Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,897 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 229,077 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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R493 GDL is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R493 GDL, 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 R493 GDL registered?

R493 GDL is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R493 GDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R493 GDL shows 30 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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