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E43 JPD

1988 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,741 mi
Last recorded111,741 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi L300121,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE43 JPD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 111,741 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 111,741 miles

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

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 110,716 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 110,716 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 109,370 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 109,370 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 107,381 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

corrosion n/s inner sill,and floor both sides

Fail 28 Sep 2012 107,381 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion n/s inner sill,and floor both sides

Fail 10 Sep 2012 107,267 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

n/s inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 103,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 103,512 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 100,304 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 100,304 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 95,358 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2009 95,358 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2008 90,970 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 89,254 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front and rear number plates starting to distort

Pass 22 Mar 2006 87,073 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
Full Mitsubishi L300 reliability report

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E43 JPD is a 1988 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E43 JPD, 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.

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What year was E43 JPD registered?

E43 JPD is a 1988 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E43 JPD safe to buy?

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