1986 Mitsubishi L300 2.3L Diesel · C448 CTR
1986 Mitsubishi L300 (2.3L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 1986. Recorded mileage 193,504 km. MOT expired on 24 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI L300
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 193,504 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C448 CTR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/08/2024
- 193,504 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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C448 CTR Odometer History
- 26/08/2023190,884 km
- 01/08/2024193,504 km+2,620 km
Average of roughly 2,806 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
C448 CTR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mitsubishi L300 (C448 CTR) between August 2023 and August 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 61% (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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