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EAR 31Y

1982 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,913 mi
Last recorded21,913 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1982 Mitsubishi L30063,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAR 31Y
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 21,913 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 21,913 miles

Rear tyres cracking/perishing

Pass 11 Aug 2016 21,913 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rust under cab floor and under steps --- not prescribed area

small damp stain under fuel tank --- no leak found

steering column outer covers insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2016 21,913 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low both--- adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing -- refitted (5.1.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working repaired (1.1.C.1d)

rust under cab floor and under steps --- not prescribed area

small damp stain under fuel tank --- no leak found

steering column outer covers insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2015 219,139 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front seats not bolted down securely

Fail 6 Mar 2015 219,139 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front seats not bolted down securely

Pass 23 Sep 2013 21,913 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 21,913 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 21,910 miles

front steps corroded,front number plate damaged

Fail 12 Jun 2012 21,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front steps corroded,front number plate damaged

Pass 21 May 2011 21,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 218,994 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 21,899 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 21,502 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EAR 31Y is a 1982 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EAR 31Y, 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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EAR 31Y is a 1982 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 7 August 1982.

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