MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,326 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear exhaust corroded - replacement required soon.
Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear exhaust corroded - replacement required soon.
Surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
offside and nearside inner sills slight corrosion
rear number plate deteriorating
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
offside and nearside inner sills slight corrosion
rear number plate deteriorating
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
abnormal engine noise
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L300?
Based on 33,109 MOT tests across 4,892 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R53 FOT is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R53 FOT, 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 R53 FOT registered?
R53 FOT is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R53 FOT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R53 FOT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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