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EKX 779Y

1982 Mitsubishi L300

Brown Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,805 mi
Last recorded94,805 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2005
Typical for 1982 Mitsubishi L30063,699 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKX 779Y
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2005 94,805 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 948,014 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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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EKX 779Y is a 1982 Mitsubishi L300 in Brown with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 779Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EKX 779Y registered?

EKX 779Y is a 1982 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 September 1982.

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