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F457 TMF

1989 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

108,947 mi
Last recorded108,947 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi L300117,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF457 TMF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2025 108,947 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides top of A pillar/roof (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear cross member by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

2 brake pipes around front sub frame corroded

both front tyres split in tread

both registration plates faded

multiple chips in screen

nsr brake fluctuating almost to fail limit

osf caliper brake pipe corroded

osf door step corroded/holed

Pass 11 Mar 2024 108,572 miles

2 x front brake pipes corroded

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both A pillars, roof and step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both front tyres split in tread and nsf 3mm

front registration plate degraded

nsf caliper brake pipe corroded

osf sill area corroded

rear bumper/tailgate corroded/damaged

several chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2023 107,978 miles

1 brake pipe on front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose door as a pillar corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

both front door A pillars corroded

both front door step areas corroded

both front tyres splitting in tread area and nsf worn on edge

front and rear eg plates degraded

oil leaks

slight play in both front wheel bearings

windscreen chipped multiple times

Fail 27 Feb 2023 107,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury panel behind wheel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury step area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

1 brake pipe on front cross member corroded

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose door as a pillar corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

both front door A pillars corroded

both front door step areas corroded

both front tyres splitting in tread area and nsf worn on edge

front and rear eg plates degraded

oil leaks

slight play in both front wheel bearings

windscreen chipped multiple times

Pass 21 Feb 2022 106,906 miles

rear cross memeber corroded

osf outer sill area corroded

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

both front tyres splitting in tread

front registration plate degraded

multiple chips in windscreen

nsf brake pipe between flexis corroded

nsf roof holed/corroded

oil leaks

osf door step corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2022 106,903 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corrosion (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

both front tyres splitting in tread area

engine oil leaks

front registration plate degraded

nsf brake pipe between flexis corroded

nsf of roof holed and corroded

osf door step corroded

osf outer sill corroded

rear cross member corroded

windscreen has many chips

Pass 28 Jan 2021 105,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

both front door mounting areas corroded/holed

both rear tyres perished

noise from rear diff when wheels spun

nsf of roof corroded

nsr chassis outrigger corroded at end

osf door step and arch area corroded

rear bumper corroded

windscreen chipped several times

Fail 21 Jan 2021 105,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cyl to diverter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cyl (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

both front door mounting areas corroded/holed

both rear tyres perished

noise from rear diff when wheels spun

nsf of roof corroded

nsr chassis outrigger corroded at end

osf door step and arch area corroded

rear bumper corroded

windscreen chipped several times

Pass 15 Jan 2020 103,582 miles

both front caliper brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded by radiator

front reg plate degraded

nsf door mounting area corroded

nsr axle brake pipe corroded

osf door step corroded

osf outer sill corroded

rear bumper corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

small chips in windscreen

Fail 15 Jan 2020 103,582 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/inner sill and outrigger by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front caliper brake pipes corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded by radiator

front reg plate degraded

nsf door mounting area corroded

nsr axle brake pipe corroded

osf door step corroded

osf outer sill corroded

rear bumper corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

small chips in windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2019 102,456 miles

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 100,693 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 100,682 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door pillar (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 96,992 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes on front 3 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight uj on colum under floor (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 1 Dec 2015 94,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 91,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

remaining brake pipes on vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2014 91,662 miles

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

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

remaining brake pipes on vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2013 89,563 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes to rear brake valve slightly corroded

nearside front step corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2013 89,560 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes to rear brake valve slightly corroded

nearside front step corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2012 88,640 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2012 88,630 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 87,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 85,238 miles

off side and near side front anti-roll bar links deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2009 84,053 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 82,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 79,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 75,940 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 72,378 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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F457 TMF is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 F457 TMF, 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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F457 TMF is a 1989 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 20 March 1989.

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