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F347 JGC

1989 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,863 mi
Last recorded160,863 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi L300117,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF347 JGC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 160,863 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 160,693 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 160,300 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 160,298 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

water leak[ radiator]

Pass 15 Sep 2016 158,761 miles

Both rear innersills/inner arch slight corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2015 157,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 157,003 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 156,945 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 156,945 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 156,525 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 156,210 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 155,617 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 155,617 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 155,072 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 12 May 2009 155,071 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 21 May 2008 153,184 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 153,184 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLITTING

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 17 May 2007 150,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front outer side light not working

Fail 17 May 2007 150,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side front outer side light not working

Pass 12 May 2006 146,764 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 146,764 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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F347 JGC is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F347 JGC, 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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F347 JGC is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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