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F242 RPB

1989 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

89,144 mi
Last recorded89,144 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi L300117,816 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF242 RPB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2006 89,144 miles

see advice sheet no.454252976176,issued 21/06/2006

Fail 21 Jun 2006

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front suspension seems low

general under body corrosion

oil leak

slight binding o/s/f brake

slight knock in steering

Fail 17 Jun 2006 89,140 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake worn and pads low.

front suspension seems low recomend attention.

general slight under body corrosion.

o/s/rear shock absorber damp.

oil leak

slight knock in the steering.

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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F242 RPB is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 117,816 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 F242 RPB, 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 37 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F242 RPB registered?

F242 RPB is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 22 March 1989.

Is F242 RPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F242 RPB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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