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A585 DGU

1983 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

30,847 mi
Last recorded30,847 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 1983 Mitsubishi L30043,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA585 DGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 30,847 miles

Central Front oil leak

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 30,324 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 30,097 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 29,347 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

nearside front bump stop deteriorated

offside front bump stop missing

slight play in offside steering idler

tyre scuff marks in both front inner wheel arches

Pass 8 Feb 2018 28,844 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bump stop missing

slight play in offside steering idler

tyre scuff marks at top of both front inner wheel arches

Fail 29 Jan 2018 28,843 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint ball joint loose in wishbone (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bump stop missing

slight play in offside steering idler

tyre scuff marks at top of both front inner wheel arches

Pass 21 Feb 2017 28,172 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 28,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate is slightly loose

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 27,382 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 27,382 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 25,887 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 23,517 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 21,188 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 19,376 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cracks in nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 1 Apr 2011 170,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front tyres cracked on side walls

Fail 28 Mar 2011 17,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres cracked on side walls

Pass 23 Mar 2010 16,523 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 15,506 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 14,253 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 12,176 miles

nearside front valance excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

rear body supporting crossmember outer covering excessively corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2006 12,170 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front valance excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

rear body supporting crossmember outer covering excessively corroded.

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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A585 DGU is a 1983 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A585 DGU, 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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A585 DGU is a 1983 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 4 August 1983.

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