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E459 GFH

1987 Mitsubishi L300

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

199,548 mi
Last recorded199,548 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi L300136,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE459 GFH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 199,548 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 198,191 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 195,028 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 192,662 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 189,221 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 183,516 miles

lots of welding been under sealed

Pass 20 Mar 2015 179,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 176,039 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 16,899 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 163,948 miles

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

wiper blade n/s

Pass 30 Oct 2010 158,637 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 154,018 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 149,681 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 149,665 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2007 142,212 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 138,734 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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E459 GFH is a 1987 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E459 GFH, 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 E459 GFH registered?

E459 GFH is a 1987 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E459 GFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for E459 GFH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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