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C572 CRU

1985 Mitsubishi L300

Cream Diesel 2325cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

211,709 mi
Last recorded211,709 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1985 Mitsubishi L30069,405 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC572 CRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,325cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 211,709 miles

front inner footwells/steps corroded but not considered structural

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

rear diff oily

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

vehicle presented with beam deflectors fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2011 211,704 miles

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

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body corrosion to front lower inner wings but not considered structural

o/s/f tyre perishing

rear diff oily

Pass 22 Aug 2009 210,996 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 209,685 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 209,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 202,968 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 209,427 miles

front brakes slightly binding on

headlamps fitted with deflecters

surface corrosion to some steel brake pipes

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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C572 CRU is a 1985 Mitsubishi L300 in Cream with a 2,325cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C572 CRU, 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 C572 CRU registered?

C572 CRU is a 1985 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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