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AWD 815Y

1982 Mitsubishi L300

Cream Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,009 mi
Last recorded55,009 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1982 Mitsubishi L30063,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWD 815Y
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2021 55,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor,inner wing and step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor,inner wing and step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired body rear cross member badly corroded at rear mounting area behind rear axle both sides (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front body behind wheel (inner sill area badly corroded)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front body behind wheel (inner sill area badly corroded)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust silencer baffles loose

rear bump stops and N/S/F lower bump stop missing

throttle sticking

Pass 21 Aug 2018 54,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner sill area corroded but outside prescribed ares

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill area corroded but outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded but not deemed excessive at time of test

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idlers (2.1.3 (b) (i))

number plate lamp lense dirty

Fail 17 Aug 2018 54,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working when main beam is on, affected by another source (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner sill area corroded but outside prescribed ares

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill area corroded but outside prescribed areas

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension components corroded but not deemed excessive at time of test

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idlers (2.1.3 (b) (i))

number plate lamp lense dirty

Fail 19 Aug 2016 54,999 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both near side track rod end (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nar side top and bottom (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off side top and bottom ball joints (2.4.G.2)

corrosion also on rear of front inner wings not deemed to be dangerous at present

corrosion on both front wig and floor areas

fuel tank straps corroding

heavey surface rust on rear suspension and chassis

Pass 29 May 2013 54,999 miles

front ball joint covers showing perishing

Pass 11 Jun 2012 54,652 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 53,575 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 53,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

mirrors need extenders fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2010 53,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,656 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 45,884 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 42,115 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 39,164 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
Full Mitsubishi L300 reliability report

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AWD 815Y is a 1982 Mitsubishi L300 in Cream with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1982 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 63,699 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 AWD 815Y, 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 44 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AWD 815Y is a 1982 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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