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A213 OYD

1983 Mitsubishi L300

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,979 mi
Last recorded48,979 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1983 Mitsubishi L30043,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA213 OYD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 48,979 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes coated in underseal

Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,980 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 48,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 48,120 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 48,120 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 47,823 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion on floor pan outside prescribed area n/s/front

Pass 6 Feb 2007 47,128 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 46,584 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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A213 OYD is a 1983 Mitsubishi L300 in Beige with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1983 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 43,836 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 A213 OYD, 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 43 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A213 OYD registered?

A213 OYD is a 1983 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 12 October 1983.

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The MOT history for A213 OYD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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