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C231 CDE

1986 Mitsubishi L300

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,918 mi
Last recorded78,918 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi L30086,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC231 CDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 78,918 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 78,864 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 77,701 miles

slight play in offside steering idler

Fail 27 Feb 2007 77,696 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

slight play in offside steering idler

Pass 14 Feb 2006 75,839 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 75,839 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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C231 CDE is a 1986 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 86,940 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 C231 CDE, 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 40 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C231 CDE registered?

C231 CDE is a 1986 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 10 March 1986.

Is C231 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C231 CDE shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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