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L518 GDV

1993 Mitsubishi Montero

Silver Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

265,154 mi
Last recorded265,154 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi Montero142,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL518 GDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelMontero
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 265,154 miles

Oil leak

rear chassis, inner sills & rear floors slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2011 265,154 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear chassis, inner sills & rear floors slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 237,261 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 237,261 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2009 219,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

only 5 seats fitted at time of test

Fail 20 May 2009 219,443 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

only 5 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 12 May 2008 196,789 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 170,625 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 142,951 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Montero?

Based on 670 MOT tests across 128 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
5,794
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
128
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30
Brake pipe excessively corroded 25
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 21
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 14
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L518 GDV is a 1993 Mitsubishi Montero in Silver with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Mitsubishi Montero models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 142,951 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Montero fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L518 GDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Montero typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Mitsubishi Montero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L518 GDV registered?

L518 GDV is a 1993 Mitsubishi Montero, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L518 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L518 GDV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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