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E54 LOT

1988 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

88,051 mi
Last recorded88,051 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi L300121,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE54 LOT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 88,051 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 88,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 86,499 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 86,494 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,497 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 85,492 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases not tested (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion with in 30cm (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded corrsion within 30cm (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,960 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 83,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 75,789 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 75,781 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 67,445 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 63,161 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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E54 LOT is a 1988 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 E54 LOT, 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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E54 LOT is a 1988 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 11 March 1988.

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