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E565 HCF

1988 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,065 mi
Last recorded166,065 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi L300121,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE565 HCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 166,065 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 166,064 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2007 165,490 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 164,545 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

corrosion on front wheel arches

slight corrosion under offside rear wheel arch

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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E565 HCF is a 1988 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 E565 HCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E565 HCF?

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What year was E565 HCF registered?

E565 HCF is a 1988 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 20 May 1988.

Is E565 HCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E565 HCF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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