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F534 FDV

1988 Mitsubishi L300

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,051 mi
Last recorded165,051 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi L300121,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF534 FDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1988
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2007 165,051 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 165,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 163,239 miles

poor welding repair in n/s/f inner wheel arch

Fail 24 May 2006 163,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

poor welding repair in n/s/f inner wheel arch

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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F534 FDV is a 1988 Mitsubishi L300 in Beige with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F534 FDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F534 FDV registered?

F534 FDV is a 1988 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 24 August 1988.

Is F534 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F534 FDV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F534 FDV have outstanding finance?

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