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F531 DNE

1988 Mitsubishi L300

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,864 mi
Last recorded170,864 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi L300121,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF531 DNE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2012 170,864 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear spring bushes

Fail 31 Aug 2011 170,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 170,761 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 17 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 170,450 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 170,009 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 170,009 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 169,342 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 167,849 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2005 165,706 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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F531 DNE is a 1988 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 F531 DNE, 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 F531 DNE registered?

F531 DNE is a 1988 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 7 August 1988.

Is F531 DNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F531 DNE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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