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B498 YRO

1985 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,382 mi
Last recorded115,382 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 Mitsubishi L30069,405 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB498 YRO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2012 115,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2011 113,809 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 24 May 2011 113,809 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 27 Apr 2010 111,900 miles

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

o/s/r/ tyre perished on sidewalls

Fail 15 Apr 2010 111,898 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/r/ tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 9 Mar 2009 110,239 miles

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to crack

Fail 6 Mar 2009 110,236 miles

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

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall starting to crack

Pass 30 Apr 2008 107,802 miles

All tyres starting to perish on sidewalls.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2007 104,024 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 101,132 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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B498 YRO is a 1985 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 69,405 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 B498 YRO, 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 41 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B498 YRO registered?

B498 YRO is a 1985 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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