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C263 ETM

1986 Mitsubishi L300

Brown Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,528 mi
Last recorded63,528 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi L30086,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC263 ETM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 63,528 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

front brake reaction bar bushes perished

nearside front door step corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Jun 2009 63,527 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front brake reactipon bushes perished

nearside front door step corroded

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Apr 2008 63,507 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 62,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2006 60,260 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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C263 ETM is a 1986 Mitsubishi L300 in Brown with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C263 ETM, 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 C263 ETM registered?

C263 ETM is a 1986 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 17 January 1986.

Is C263 ETM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C263 ETM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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