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E579 CJN

1988 Mitsubishi L300

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,550 mi
Last recorded115,550 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi L300121,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE579 CJN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 115,550 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 108,116 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 108,116 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 100,926 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 100,926 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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E579 CJN is a 1988 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E579 CJN, 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 E579 CJN registered?

E579 CJN is a 1988 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 4 January 1988.

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