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A126 OVG

1983 Mitsubishi L300

Cream Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,755 mi
Last recorded8,755 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1983 Mitsubishi L30043,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA126 OVG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 8,755 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

extensive under body corrosion

Pass 3 May 2013 21,091 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 15,606 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 29 May 2012 15,606 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 15,490 miles

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2010 14,896 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 14,874 miles

Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 14,454 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2007 9,477 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 3,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A126 OVG is a 1983 Mitsubishi L300 in Cream with a 2,477cc diesel 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 A126 OVG, 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.

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A126 OVG is a 1983 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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