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31 COW

2018 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,732 mi
Last recorded120,732 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mitsubishi L20051,969 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration31 COW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,442cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 120,732 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 120,732 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 108,050 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 88,413 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 68,023 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 back into flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2023 67,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 back into flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 47,075 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 31,371 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 31,367 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 30,271 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 30,269 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?

Based on 1,362,678 MOT tests across 122,130 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
7,398
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
122,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,324
position lamp(s) not working 20,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,949
Leaf spring fractured 19,317
Registration plate lamp not working 17,273
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31 COW is a 2018 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,442cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2018 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 51,969 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 L200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,324 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 31 COW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 8 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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31 COW is a 2018 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 31 January 2018.

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