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AWD 802Y

1983 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

44,699 mi
Last recorded44,699 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1983 Mitsubishi L30043,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWD 802Y
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 44,699 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 44,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all under side floor and chassis areas are coated in underseal

Fail 16 Jul 2018 44,510 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam and full of water (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

all under side floor and chassis areas are coated in underseal

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,189 miles

Nearside Front floor/body mounting repair coated in underseal

Offside Front floor/body mounting repair coated in underseal

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 44,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 8 May 2017 44,174 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

n/s door piller corroded at hinges

o/s/f floor corroded

parking brake just met requirements

slight engine oil leak

spare tyre flat

Pass 11 May 2016 42,360 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 38,835 miles

n/s/f floor corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 38,739 miles

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

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 35,037 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 35,037 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 33,880 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 33,880 miles

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 32,446 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 32,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2011 30,276 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 30,276 miles

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 28,273 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 28,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 27,692 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 27,277 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2007 27,266 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,637 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 24,632 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 23,083 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 23,083 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

centre mirror insecure

nsf bump stop missing

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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AWD 802Y is a 1983 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 AWD 802Y, 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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AWD 802Y is a 1983 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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