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S493 SDP

1999 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,868 mi
Last recorded127,868 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi L30099,283 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 SDP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 127,868 miles

o/s rear arch beginning to corrode -- steel brake pipes to rear beginning to corrode

Fail 7 Dec 2011 127,866 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear arch beginning to corrode -- steel brake pipes to rear beginning to corrode

Pass 24 Sep 2010 126,150 miles

repair to o/s rear lamp lens -- wiper blade rubbers beginning to split

Pass 15 Sep 2009 123,977 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 123,977 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 121,106 miles

damage to o/s rear lens

Pass 11 Sep 2007 118,806 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 118,806 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 112,986 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 106,054 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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S493 SDP is a 1999 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 99,283 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 S493 SDP, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S493 SDP registered?

S493 SDP is a 1999 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S493 SDP safe to buy?

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