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F681 YJX

1989 Mitsubishi L300

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

218,591 mi
Last recorded218,591 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi L300117,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF681 YJX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 218,591 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake flexi metal ferrules corroding

Fail 6 Mar 2009 218,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake flexi metal ferrules corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2008 215,013 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

very poor welding on various patches on offside inner wing

Fail 4 Mar 2008 214,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

very poor welding on various patches on offside inner wing

Pass 20 Mar 2007 209,419 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 209,385 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

wipers splitting but still clearing screen

Pass 3 Mar 2006 206,367 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 206,352 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine oil leaks †

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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F681 YJX is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300 in Beige with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F681 YJX, 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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F681 YJX is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 14 June 1989.

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