MOT Status
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51,077 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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 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))
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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)
offside and nearside rear leaf spring,front bushes starting to wear
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L300?
Based on 33,109 MOT tests across 4,892 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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