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D812 GSP

1987 Mitsubishi L300

Beige Diesel 2454cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,986 mi
Last recorded136,986 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi L300136,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD812 GSP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,454cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2011 136,986 miles

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front discs pitted

eye bushes and hanger bushes of both rear springs worn

slight freeplay at steering wheel

sump leaking

underside of vehicle very rusty

various brake pipes rusted

Fail 22 Jun 2011 136,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front discs pitted

eye bushes and hanger bushes of both rear springs worn

oil filter very rusty and sump leaking

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

various brake pipes rusted

Pass 15 Apr 2010 134,022 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F door sill corroded

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake pipes corroded throughout vehicle

centre seatback loose

slight play in O/S/F steering idler joint

Fail 14 Apr 2010 134,022 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/F door sill corroded

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake pipes corroded throughout vehicle

centre seatback loose

slight play in O/S/F steering idler joint

Pass 9 Apr 2009 132,485 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 132,485 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust mountings perished

slight wear in o/s steering idler

Pass 8 Jan 2008 128,323 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 123,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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D812 GSP is a 1987 Mitsubishi L300 in Beige with a 2,454cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 136,722 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 D812 GSP, 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 39 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D812 GSP registered?

D812 GSP is a 1987 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D812 GSP safe to buy?

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