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YAW 51Y

1983 Mitsubishi L300

Multi-colour Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,230 mi
Last recorded193,230 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1983 Mitsubishi L30043,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAW 51Y
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1983
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 193,230 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 186,027 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 168,231 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 168,162 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 157,683 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 147,125 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 3,668 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 3,668 miles

Centre Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 92,877 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2007 83,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod 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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YAW 51Y is a 1983 Mitsubishi L300 in Multi-colour with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 43,836 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 YAW 51Y, 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 43 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 YAW 51Y registered?

YAW 51Y is a 1983 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 20 January 1983.

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The MOT history for YAW 51Y shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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