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J159 RPL

1992 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,519 mi
Last recorded90,519 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi L300124,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ159 RPL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 90,519 miles

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

slight exhaust leak manifold to down pipe

temp repair to ns indicator lense

Pass 17 Sep 2009 84,833 miles

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

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

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

n/s front indicator lens broken but working ok

Fail 17 Sep 2009 84,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front indicator lens broken but working ok

Pass 9 Sep 2008 77,464 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 77,464 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 68,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 68,912 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2006 60,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 60,785 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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J159 RPL is a 1992 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1992 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 124,873 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 J159 RPL, 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 34 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J159 RPL registered?

J159 RPL is a 1992 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 14 April 1992.

Is J159 RPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J159 RPL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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