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J457 DUV

1992 Mitsubishi L300

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,976 mi
Last recorded136,976 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi L300124,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ457 DUV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2010 136,976 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper 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)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion to rear brake pipe axel

heavy corrosion to floor pan's and sill's

heavy corrosion to o/s and n/s wheel arch's

heavy corrosion under body

heavy corroson to o/s and n/s rear splash gards

parking brake high near limit

Oil leak

heavy corrosion to drivers foot weel not with in prescribed area

heavy corrosion to n/s iner cab around head lamp area, not with in prescribed area

Pass 6 Jan 2009 131,109 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 131,089 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 123,112 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Dec 2007 123,112 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2006 112,176 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 107,748 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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J457 DUV is a 1992 Mitsubishi L300 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J457 DUV, 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 J457 DUV registered?

J457 DUV is a 1992 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 2 April 1992.

Is J457 DUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J457 DUV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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