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E28 VYA

1987 Mitsubishi L300

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,807 mi
Last recorded114,807 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi L300136,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE28 VYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 114,807 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear metal brake pipe getting rusty

offside front anti roll bar link getting very rusty

some rust daage at front of nearside inner sill

Fail 30 Aug 2007 114,778 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

offside front anti roll bar link very rusty

rear axle metal brake pipe getting rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2006 112,435 miles

Nearside front inner cill arear rusted through

Offside front anti roll bar link getting very rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2006 112,413 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front inner sill area rusted through

Offside front anti roll bar link getting rusty

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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E28 VYA is a 1987 Mitsubishi L300 in Beige with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E28 VYA, 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 E28 VYA registered?

E28 VYA is a 1987 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 December 1987.

Is E28 VYA safe to buy?

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