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Mitsubishi L300 (1984)

134 real MOT outcomes analysed • 16.3% first-time pass rate

1984 Mitsubishi L300

CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 1984 Mitsubishi L300. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 63.7% below UK average
16.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
68,004
typical mileage
31,827–91,543 middle half
5.2%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.73
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.7 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1984 Mitsubishi L300

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Mileage Distribution

Most 1984 Mitsubishi L300 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

31,827
low mileage
68,004
typical
91,543
high mileage

Half of all 1984 Mitsubishi L300 vehicles fall between 31,827 and 91,543 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.7
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.73
Avg failures per vehicle
3.6
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1984 Mitsubishi L300

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 32.6%
    Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
  • 28.4%
    Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement
  • 26.3%
    Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement
  • 24.2%
    Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
  • 22.1%
    Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel
  • 22.1%
    Oil leak
  • 22.1%
    Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive
  • 21.1%
    Offside Rear fog lamp not working

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1984. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Mitsubishi L300:

1983 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001