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E517 NRL

1987 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,088 mi
Last recorded179,088 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi L300136,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE517 NRL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 179,088 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 179,088 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 174,770 miles

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

ns mirror glass missing

Fail 11 Aug 2006 174,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

ns mirror glass missing

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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E517 NRL is a 1987 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc 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 E517 NRL, 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 E517 NRL registered?

E517 NRL is a 1987 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E517 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E517 NRL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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