MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,716 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear.
front bumper very badly corroded & holed
n/s rear lamp ( reverse light section) holed
o/s door step corroded
play in o/s end of rack
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
front bumper very badly corroded & holed
n/s rear lamp ( reverse light section) holed
o/s door step corroded
play in o/s end of rack
front brake pads low
o/s/rear wheel arch badly corroded
o/s/r brake plate stained may have leaking cylinder
play in front anti roll n/s end link bushes
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L300?
Based on 33,109 MOT tests across 4,892 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F289 PPB is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1989 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 117,816 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 F289 PPB, 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 37 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F289 PPB registered?
F289 PPB is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 March 1989.
Is F289 PPB safe to buy?
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