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S260 JDF

1998 Mitsubishi L300

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,890 mi
Last recorded79,890 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L300106,034 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 JDF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 79,890 miles

inner sills rusted

rust under car

Fail 18 Jul 2013 79,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

inner sills rusted

rust under car

Pass 17 Jul 2012 75,961 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both inner and outter sills rusted

rust under car

Fail 17 Jul 2012 75,961 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both inner and outter sills rusted

rust under car

Pass 18 Jul 2011 70,055 miles

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

floors corroding

inner sills corroding

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 18 Jul 2011 70,042 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

floors corroding

inner sills corroding

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 12 Jul 2010 62,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2010 62,256 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,573 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 51,992 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 51,992 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 48,836 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 44,148 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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S260 JDF is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S260 JDF, 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 S260 JDF registered?

S260 JDF is a 1998 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S260 JDF safe to buy?

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