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G896 PWU

1989 Mitsubishi L300

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

214,232 mi
Last recorded214,232 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi L300117,816 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG896 PWU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 214,232 miles

O.S.F Sill excessively corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N.S Inner sill excessively corroded

N.S.R Wheel arch corroded

O.S.F Floor slightly corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2012 214,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N.S Inner sill excessively corroded

N.S.R Wheel arch corroded

O.S.F sill area excessively corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 206,493 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 205,464 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 205,464 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 201,211 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 195,185 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 195,183 miles

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 190,377 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 184,934 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 184,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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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G896 PWU is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G896 PWU, 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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G896 PWU is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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