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Mitsubishi L300 (1986)

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

1986 Mitsubishi L300

CarHunch analysed 216 real MOT records for the 1986 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%
86,690
typical mileage
65,870–103,437 middle half
3.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.55
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1986 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (96%) 207 14.7% 0.46
Diesel (4%) 9 53.5% 2.56

Mileage Distribution

Most 1986 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.

65,870
low mileage
86,690
typical
103,437
high mileage

Half of all 1986 Mitsubishi L300 vehicles fall between 65,870 and 103,437 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.55
Avg failures per vehicle
2.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1986 Mitsubishi L300

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

  • 22%
    Oil leak
  • 14.6%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 13.9%
    Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement
  • 13.6%
    Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A'
  • 13.6%
    Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded
  • 13.2%
    Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
  • 12.5%
    Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded
  • 12.5%
    Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1986. Counts include advisories and failures.

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