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G57 VML

1989 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

217,555 mi
Last recorded217,555 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi L300117,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG57 VML
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 217,555 miles

engine missfire but emmissions ok

surface corrosion to body parts

Fail 21 Nov 2012 217,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine missfire but emmissions ok

surface corrosion to body parts

Pass 26 Nov 2011 214,309 miles

slight engine miss but emmissions ok

Pass 10 Nov 2010 209,804 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 209,804 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 202,441 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 202,389 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 119,060 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 191,052 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 191,052 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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G57 VML is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G57 VML, 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 G57 VML registered?

G57 VML is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 16 August 1989.

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