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D489 ADF

1986 Mitsubishi L300

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

97,915 mi
Last recorded97,915 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi L30086,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD489 ADF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2009 97,915 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

advanced corrosion holes in bodyshell all underneath vehicle

both front suspension tie-rod mounting areas badly corroded

front coil springs rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2008 96,442 miles

all exhaust mountings perished & in poor condition

centre exhaust silencer baffles loose/rattling

corrosion around n/s/r body mounting

drivers seat pad in poor condition

front panel & floorpan areas corroding away

fuel tank heavily corroded

n & o/s/ floorpan/sill areas corroded away

n/s/r shocker casing corroding away

rear valance corroded away

Fail 2 Jan 2008 96,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all exhaust mountings perished & in poor condition

centre exhaust silencer baffles loose/rattling

corrosion around n/s/r body mounting

drivers seat pad in poor condition

front panel & floorpan areas corroding away

fuel tank heavily corroded

n & o/s/ floorpan/sill areas corroded away

n/s/r shocker casing corroding away

rear shackle bushes split

rear valance corroded away

Pass 18 Jan 2007 93,070 miles

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

fuel tank corroded

heavy corrosion patches on floorpan & under vehicle

n & o/s sills rusted through

n & o/s/r shackle bushes in poor condition

o/s/r shocker corroding away

rear foglamp partially obscured

rear valance rusted through

Fail 16 Jan 2007 93,070 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

fuel tank corroded

general heavy corrosion patches on floorpan & under vehicle

n & o/s sills rusted through

n & o/s/r shackle bushes worn & split

o/s/r shocker casing corroded away

rear foglamp partially obscured

rear valance rusted through

Pass 9 Jan 2006 88,010 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 88,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front & Rear Valance Heavily Corroded

Fuel Tank Heavily Corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Foglamp Slightly Obscured

Rear Shock Absorbers Corroded

Sill Areas Corroded

Stickers encroaching swept area of windscreen

Underside Of Vehicle is Generally Corroded & in Poor Condition

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
Full Mitsubishi L300 reliability report

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D489 ADF is a 1986 Mitsubishi L300 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 D489 ADF, 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 D489 ADF registered?

D489 ADF is a 1986 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 5 August 1986.

Is D489 ADF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D489 ADF shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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