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F897 SLE

1989 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,421 mi
Last recorded161,421 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi L300117,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF897 SLE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 161,421 miles

slight binding on o/s/f brake

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 11 Feb 2008 158,908 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 157,634 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 155,992 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 155,961 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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F897 SLE is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 F897 SLE, 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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What year was F897 SLE registered?

F897 SLE is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 19 April 1989.

Is F897 SLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F897 SLE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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