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C262 ETM

1986 Mitsubishi L300

Brown Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,855 mi
Last recorded36,855 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi L30086,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC262 ETM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 36,855 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2009 35,906 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2009 35,906 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 33,209 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,690 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 30,798 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 30,798 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

baffles worn in rear section of exhaust

both rear shackle bushes cracking

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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C262 ETM is a 1986 Mitsubishi L300 in Brown with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 86,940 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 C262 ETM, 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 40 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 C262 ETM registered?

C262 ETM is a 1986 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 17 January 1986.

Is C262 ETM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C262 ETM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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