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H481 FVU

1991 Mitsubishi L300

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,463 mi
Last recorded71,463 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi L300125,050 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH481 FVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2014 71,463 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front subframe corroded.

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Nearside front wheel slightly sticking

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside front inner arch corroded

Offside front outer sill corroded

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Rear axle corroded.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 70,850 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 70,850 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 69,937 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 69,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 67,862 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 66,114 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 63,373 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 63,373 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 61,178 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,242 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 55,242 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 49,539 miles

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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H481 FVU is a 1991 Mitsubishi L300 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 125,050 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 H481 FVU, 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 35 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 H481 FVU registered?

H481 FVU is a 1991 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 30 April 1991.

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The MOT history for H481 FVU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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