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EKX 791Y

1982 Mitsubishi L300

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

78,393 mi
Last recorded78,393 miles
Recorded on4 May 2012
Typical for 1982 Mitsubishi L30063,699 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKX 791Y
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 May 2012 78,393 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

body & steps very rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2010 77,465 miles

general body condition showing signs of corrosion, may need welding in the near future, none of which is within 30 cm of any suspension or seat belt mounting point.

Fail 29 Jun 2010 77,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

general body condition showing signs of corrosion, may need welding in the near future, none of which is within 30 cm of any suspension or seat belt mounting point.

Pass 28 May 2009 76,069 miles

corrosion to both steps,both inner and outer body sills,body floors,seat belt mountings,body mountings

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 May 2009 76,068 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to both steps,both inner and outer body sills,body floors,seat belt mountings,body mountings

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2008 70,895 miles

corrosion to body mountings

corrosion to sills/body work

corrosion to steps

rear tyre tread depths getting low

Fail 26 Mar 2008 70,864 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

corrosion to body mountings

corrosion to sills/body work

corrosion to steps

rear tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 8 May 2007 68,480 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to steps and body work

some rear brake imbalance

Fail 8 May 2007 68,480 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to steps and body work

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 27 Apr 2006 61,406 miles

some movement in steeering idler

surface corosion to both sills

Body mountings in poor condition

surface corosion to nearside side door

Fail 26 Apr 2006 61,406 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to body mountings/both sills/nearside side door

some movement in steering idler

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 791Y is a 1982 Mitsubishi L300 in Beige with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 791Y, 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 791Y is a 1982 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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