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EKX 789Y

1982 Mitsubishi L300

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

58,803 mi
Last recorded58,803 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2006
Typical for 1982 Mitsubishi L30063,699 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKX 789Y
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2006 58,803 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/s/f seat loose

Oil leak engine area.

Rear spring rear eye bushes split

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 789Y is a 1982 Mitsubishi L300 in Beige with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 789Y, 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 789Y registered?

EKX 789Y is a 1982 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 September 1982.

Is EKX 789Y safe to buy?

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