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ExpiredMileage
108,947 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides top of A pillar/roof (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step area (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
2 brake pipes around front sub frame corroded
both front tyres split in tread
both registration plates faded
multiple chips in screen
nsr brake fluctuating almost to fail limit
osf caliper brake pipe corroded
osf door step corroded/holed
2 x front brake pipes corroded
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both A pillars, roof and step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both front tyres split in tread and nsf 3mm
front registration plate degraded
nsf caliper brake pipe corroded
osf sill area corroded
rear bumper/tailgate corroded/damaged
several chips in windscreen
1 brake pipe on front cross member corroded
Nearside Front Body component slightly loose door as a pillar corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
both front door A pillars corroded
both front door step areas corroded
both front tyres splitting in tread area and nsf worn on edge
front and rear eg plates degraded
oil leaks
slight play in both front wheel bearings
windscreen chipped multiple times
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury panel behind wheel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury step area (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
1 brake pipe on front cross member corroded
Nearside Front Body component slightly loose door as a pillar corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
both front door A pillars corroded
both front door step areas corroded
both front tyres splitting in tread area and nsf worn on edge
front and rear eg plates degraded
oil leaks
slight play in both front wheel bearings
windscreen chipped multiple times
rear cross memeber corroded
osf outer sill area corroded
Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
both front tyres splitting in tread
front registration plate degraded
multiple chips in windscreen
nsf brake pipe between flexis corroded
nsf roof holed/corroded
oil leaks
osf door step corroded
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corrosion (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
both front tyres splitting in tread area
engine oil leaks
front registration plate degraded
nsf brake pipe between flexis corroded
nsf of roof holed and corroded
osf door step corroded
osf outer sill corroded
rear cross member corroded
windscreen has many chips
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cyl (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
both front door mounting areas corroded/holed
both rear tyres perished
noise from rear diff when wheels spun
nsf of roof corroded
nsr chassis outrigger corroded at end
osf door step and arch area corroded
rear bumper corroded
windscreen chipped several times
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cyl to diverter valve (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cyl (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
both front door mounting areas corroded/holed
both rear tyres perished
noise from rear diff when wheels spun
nsf of roof corroded
nsr chassis outrigger corroded at end
osf door step and arch area corroded
rear bumper corroded
windscreen chipped several times
both front caliper brake pipes corroded
both front to rear brake pipes corroded by radiator
front reg plate degraded
nsf door mounting area corroded
nsr axle brake pipe corroded
osf door step corroded
osf outer sill corroded
rear bumper corroded
slight play in both front wheel bearings
small chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/inner sill and outrigger by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
both front caliper brake pipes corroded
both front to rear brake pipes corroded by radiator
front reg plate degraded
nsf door mounting area corroded
nsr axle brake pipe corroded
osf door step corroded
osf outer sill corroded
rear bumper corroded
slight play in both front wheel bearings
small chips in windscreen
Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door pillar (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes on front 3 (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Steering system slightly tight uj on colum under floor (2.2.D.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f tyre wearing on edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
remaining brake pipes on vehicle slightly corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
remaining brake pipes on vehicle slightly corroded
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
brake pipes to rear brake valve slightly corroded
nearside front step corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
brake pipes to rear brake valve slightly corroded
nearside front step corroded
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
off side and near side front anti-roll bar links deteriorating
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L300?
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F457 TMF is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 F457 TMF, 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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F457 TMF is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 20 March 1989.
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