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G288 WBC

1989 Mitsubishi L300

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,823 mi
Last recorded109,823 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi L300117,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG288 WBC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 109,823 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 109,816 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 109,513 miles

coolant leak lower rad hose

underside of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2020 109,234 miles

coolant leak

n/s/f brake flexi has more than one cooper washer on but not leaking

underside surface corrosion to vehicle

Pass 23 Sep 2019 108,820 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 107,167 miles

corrosion to nearside centre inner sill area

play in nearside front bottom suspension arm ball joint

Pass 21 Sep 2017 105,838 miles

both rear leaf springs , rear bushes split / poor condition

Fail 19 Sep 2017 105,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger / inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger / inner sill (2.4.A.3)

both rear leaf springs , rear bushes split / poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2014 105,089 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 101,986 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 101,237 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 98,407 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 98,407 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 96,804 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 96,804 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 96,634 miles

corrosion breaking out to os and ns inner/outer sills

corrosion breaking out to osr,nsr,nsf and osf inner wheel archs

osf brake pipe slightly corroded

osr and nsr leaf spring shackle pin bushs deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2008 96,301 miles

corrosion breaking out to osr inner wheel arche

Pass 4 Dec 2006 95,740 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 94,852 miles

nsf tyre close to legal limit

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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G288 WBC is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G288 WBC, 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 G288 WBC registered?

G288 WBC is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 10 October 1989.

Is G288 WBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G288 WBC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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