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NYY 166Y

1982 Mitsubishi L300

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

63,699 mi
Last recorded63,699 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Mitsubishi L30063,699 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNYY 166Y
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL300
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 63,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 63,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 63,699 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper body support corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2021 63,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper body support corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 63,699 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing / tied up (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust clamp loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper body support corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2020 63,699 miles

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

Central Front Seat belt buckle missing stuck behind seat (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak not tested (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective missing / tied up (6.1.2 (a))

Central exhaust clamp loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper body support corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 63,444 miles

All suspension Rubbers Perished

Centre Seat Removed At Time Of Test

Corroded By Driver Arch By Seat Belt But Not Excessive

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 63,429 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All Suspension Rubbers Perished

Centre Seat removed at time of test

Corroded Driver Arch By Seat Belt But No Excessive

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 62,992 miles

Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross-member to rear of vehicle deteriorting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower NSR lower indicator does not function but an additional light is fitted

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen in drivers view but out of swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security corrosion under drivers door is within 30cm of drivers seat belt mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear hazards to rear of vehicle slightly affect position lamps but do not reduce the output enough to fail

Fail 25 Apr 2018 62,960 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both not working, unable to check aim (1.7.5a)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. both (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front sill, behind front wheel has sligt corrosion

rear cross member for wooden floor has slight corrosion

under the vehicle is coated in underseal,

Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,365 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 61,018 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 61,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,099 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 61,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 61,099 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 61,099 miles

abnormal footbrake travel (intermittent).

offside wiper blade slightly split.

serious corrosion in both body steps & cab rear lower inner sills.

surface rust on most of the body ,chassis & suspension.

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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NYY 166Y is a 1982 Mitsubishi L300 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1982 Mitsubishi L300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 63,699 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 NYY 166Y, 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 44 years old, this Mitsubishi L300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NYY 166Y registered?

NYY 166Y is a 1982 Mitsubishi L300, first registered on 3 August 1982.

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