MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel arch lip (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Door shut/upper wheel arch lip (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner door step near steering column (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate Bulb dim (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted Door shut/upper wheel arch lip (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis cross member near shock upper mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor around steering column (2.2.C.1h)
Both front inner wheel arch wells heavily corroded at lower edges
Indicators slightly slow in operation
Moderate free play detected at steering wheel
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Sill heavily corroded, not within prescribed area at present
Nearside wiper blade starting to split
Offside Sill heavily corroded, not within prescribed area at present
Rear lower valance corroded near body mounts but not causing weakness or insecurity at present
Rear wheel arches corroded
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear valance under car corroded, not within perscribed areas due to seperate rear chassis section
Several areas of corrosion along offside sill, not within perscribed areas
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear valance under car corroded, not within perscribed areas due to seperate rear chassis section
Several areas of corrosion along offside sill, not within perscribed areas
Center exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported at present
Corrosion to offside front under floor/inner sill area but not within perscribed area at present
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Center exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported at present
Corrosion to offside front under floor/inner sill area but not within perscribed area at present
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Corrosion nearside and offside outer sill.
Corrosion rear fletch panel.
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS
Both front wipers spilt.
Corrosion nearside and offside outer sill.
Corrosion offside front inner sill.
Corrosion rear fletch panel.
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside front brake hose perished.
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both front tie rod bushes perished
exhaust middle silencer corroded
front numberplate cracked
n/s wiper blade torn at end
o/s/rear tyre has slightly perished sidewalls
o/s/washer jet partly blocked
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front thi bar bushes cracking.
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside rear brake light tapped then come on.
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passenger door mirror cracked.
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L300?
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EKX 778Y is a 1982 Mitsubishi L300 in Brown with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 EKX 778Y, 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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EKX 778Y is a 1982 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 25 August 1982.
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