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G458 VNK

1989 Mitsubishi L300

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,086 mi
Last recorded113,086 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi L300117,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG458 VNK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 113,086 miles

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

Oil leak

front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements at 24%

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 13 Jul 2011 113,037 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Jul 2010 107,121 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 101,842 miles

corrosion around top of windscreen

slightly high front service brake imbalance (12%)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 101,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion around top of windscreen

slightly high front service brake imbalance (12%)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 96,249 miles

Oil leak

frnt wiper blades worn, but still clear the screen

slight knock from steering system detected at steering wheel

Pass 11 Jul 2007 90,244 miles

rear number plate weather damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2006 84,967 miles

as previous advisory sheet dated 18/07/2006, test number 252579396165

Fail 18 Jul 2006 84,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate slightly dis-coloured

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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G458 VNK is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300 in Beige with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G458 VNK, 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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G458 VNK is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 21 November 1989.

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