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E537 YAU

1988 Mitsubishi L300

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,295 mi
Last recorded65,295 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi L300121,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE537 YAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2007 65,295 miles

all suspension bushes cracking in general, † † †body and chassis corroded in general, † † †oil leakes on engine, † †fuel tank corroded and slight dampness

Fail 26 Feb 2007

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

vehicle chassis and body becoming corroded in general, † †all suspension bushes cracking in general, † † †brake pipes corroded in general, † † †oil leakes on engine and gearbox.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 63,436 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2006 63,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

oil leak

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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E537 YAU is a 1988 Mitsubishi L300 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E537 YAU, 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 E537 YAU registered?

E537 YAU is a 1988 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 5 February 1988.

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