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C982 SDL

1985 Mitsubishi L300

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

132,079 mi
Last recorded132,079 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 1985 Mitsubishi L30069,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC982 SDL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2015 132,079 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

extensive corrosion and filler in body panels

windscreen cracked

Pass 5 Feb 2014 130,318 miles

exhaust in poor condition and small blows

various non strutual panels corroded

windscreen cracked not in swept area

Fail 31 Jan 2014 130,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust in poor condition and small blows

various non strutual panels corroded

windscreen cracked not in swept area

Pass 28 Jan 2013 128,040 miles

corrosion on various body panel

crack in screen

exhaust in very poor condition and blowing

extensive corrosion on under body panels

Pass 8 Feb 2012 126,734 miles

crack in screen

exhaust in poor condition

extensive corrosion on underside panels

Fail 30 Jan 2012 126,734 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

crack in screen

exhaust in poor condition

extensive corrosion on underside panels

Pass 28 Feb 2011 124,908 miles

extensive corrosion in body panels

play in steering

Fail 24 Jan 2011 124,686 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

excessive corrosion in most body panels

Pass 25 Jan 2010 121,517 miles

centre steering arm front ball joint dust cover split

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f outer anti-roll bar D bush

slight scratching on windscreen

various non structial panels holed and corroded

windscreen cracked not in swept area

Pass 13 Feb 2009 118,337 miles

front No plate cracked

screen cracked(just outside swept area)

unable to check seat belt anchoridge repairs due to areas being covered with body filler

variousunderside panels holed and corroded(not within perscribed areas)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 118,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front No plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

screen cracked(just outside swept area)

variousunderside panels holed and corroded(not within perscribed areas)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 115,437 miles

front tie rod bushes in very poor condition...crack in screen(out side swept area)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 115,328 miles

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

front tie rod bushes in very poor condition...crack in screen(out side swept area)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 110,686 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 110,686 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 105,720 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 105,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C982 SDL is a 1985 Mitsubishi L300 in Beige with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 C982 SDL, 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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C982 SDL is a 1985 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 27 November 1985.

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