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M989 FCU

1994 Mitsubishi L300

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,894 mi
Last recorded175,894 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi L300133,213 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM989 FCU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 175,894 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 175,619 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 170,841 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 165,858 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 165,655 miles

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

Front Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nsr tyre at min legal

Pass 14 Feb 2008 159,960 miles

crack in windscreen at bottom outside zone A

Pass 22 Feb 2007 155,318 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 155,222 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2006 149,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 149,575 miles

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

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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M989 FCU is a 1994 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 133,213 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 M989 FCU, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M989 FCU registered?

M989 FCU is a 1994 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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