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J420 MDE

1991 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,497 mi
Last recorded71,497 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi L300125,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ420 MDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 71,497 miles

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

water leak from engine

Fail 4 Oct 2007 71,497 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

water leak from engine

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 70,068 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 70,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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J420 MDE is a 1991 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 125,050 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 J420 MDE, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J420 MDE registered?

J420 MDE is a 1991 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J420 MDE safe to buy?

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