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E211 GCG

1988 Mitsubishi L300

Beige Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,480 mi
Last recorded101,480 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi L300121,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE211 GCG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 101,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f floor pan corroded but in a non prescribed area

o/s/f inner door sill corroded but in a non prescribed area

Fail 10 Aug 2012 101,479 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f floor pan corroded but in a non prescribed area

o/s/f inner door sill corroded but in a non prescribed area

Pass 27 Aug 2011 100,419 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 99,875 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 99,856 miles

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

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

o/s/f floorpan corroded and holed, but in a non-prescribed area

Pass 28 Aug 2009 98,831 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear inner wheel arches heavily corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2008 97,440 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/r inner sill heavy corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2008 97,440 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/r inner sill heavy corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2007 96,467 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 96,467 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 94,889 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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E211 GCG is a 1988 Mitsubishi L300 in Beige with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1988 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 121,633 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 E211 GCG, 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 38 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E211 GCG registered?

E211 GCG is a 1988 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 3 June 1988.

Is E211 GCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E211 GCG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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