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UAD 231X

1981 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,620 mi
Last recorded73,620 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 1981 Mitsubishi L30059,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAD 231X
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 73,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 73,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 72,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 71,556 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 67,653 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 67,020 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 65,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 65,512 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 62,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play at offside front wheel

Fail 7 Feb 2014 62,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play at offside front wheel

Pass 18 Feb 2013 59,086 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 57,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,684 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 57,680 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 54,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 54,278 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 54,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 53,977 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 53,937 miles

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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UAD 231X is a 1981 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1981 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 59,217 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UAD 231X, 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 45 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UAD 231X registered?

UAD 231X is a 1981 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 28 October 1981.

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The MOT history for UAD 231X shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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