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F450 TAE

1989 Mitsubishi L300

Beige Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

189,655 mi
Last recorded189,655 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2007
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi L300117,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF450 TAE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2007 189,655 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.2.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre getting low

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushs

Pass 12 Jul 2006 185,181 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 185,181 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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F450 TAE is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300 in Beige with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F450 TAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F450 TAE registered?

F450 TAE is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 13 July 1989.

Is F450 TAE safe to buy?

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