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E894 SKP

1987 Mitsubishi L300

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,790 mi
Last recorded162,790 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2009
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi L300136,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE894 SKP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2009 162,790 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advanced corrosion to cab

advanced wear to steering idler bushes

all front anti roll bar bushes worn

nearside front wheel bearimg noisy and will soon require attention

Pass 18 Nov 2008 162,790 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to fuel tank

corrosion to vehicle cab in general

n/s/r chassis to body mount slightly insecure

o/s handbrake reading low

perishing/wear to all suspension bushes in general

steering wheel covering repaired with tape

various welding repairs to vehicle

Fail 18 Nov 2008 162,790 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to fuel tank

corrosion to vehicle cab in general

n/s/r chassis to body mount slightly insecure

o/s handbrake reading low

perishing/wear to all suspension bushes in general

steering wheel covering repaired with tape

various welding repairs to vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2007 162,048 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

nearside front wheel bearing some noise

Pass 2 Nov 2006 159,600 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 159,475 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

some corrosion offside fron t wing

some dampness around fuel tank drain plug

Pass 11 Nov 2005 157,607 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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E894 SKP is a 1987 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 E894 SKP, 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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E894 SKP is a 1987 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 25 September 1987.

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