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E957 YYA

1988 Mitsubishi L300

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,318 mi
Last recorded181,318 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2005
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi L300121,633 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE957 YYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2005 181,318 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 181,318 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

o/s/f inner sill advanced corrosion

o/s/f inner wing advanced corrosion

rear bumper loose

rear wiper blade perished

reverse lights not working

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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E957 YYA is a 1988 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E957 YYA, 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 E957 YYA registered?

E957 YYA is a 1988 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 14 May 1988.

Is E957 YYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E957 YYA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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