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A597 CCF

1984 Mitsubishi L300

Brown Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,069 mi
Last recorded93,069 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1984 Mitsubishi L30068,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA597 CCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2012 93,069 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

chipped screen

split wiper offside front

Pass 23 Jun 2011 93,069 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 93,065 miles

ADVISE CORROSION IN TAIL LIFT /FLATBED CHASSIS NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 93,069 miles

body condition VERY POOR

brake warning light on

chassis rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2008 93,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f bump stop missing

Fail 4 Jul 2008 93,069 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 9 Jul 2007 91,939 miles

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

Impact dammage to fuel tank (not leaking)

O/S/R suspension bump stop landing pad rusted

Rear No Plate in poor condition

Rustd under wing & on steps both sides (will require attention soon)

Slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 91,939 miles

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

Impact dammage to fuel tank (not leaking)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S/R suspension bump stop landing pad rusted

Rear No Plate in poor condition

Rustd under wing & on steps both sides (will require attention soon)

Slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 91,939 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 91,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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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A597 CCF is a 1984 Mitsubishi L300 in Brown with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1984 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 68,899 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 A597 CCF, 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 42 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A597 CCF registered?

A597 CCF is a 1984 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 18 July 1984.

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