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9497 RE

2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

132,303 mi
Last recorded132,303 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab87,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9497 RE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 132,303 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all chassis surface corrosion

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 14 May 2025 131,989 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 126,246 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 124,166 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 124,158 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 124,145 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Central propshaft bearing housing rubber perished

Pass 7 Mar 2022 121,792 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively on limit (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 120,108 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 120,100 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 117,280 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 117,264 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 113,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 113,459 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury light unit (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 108,507 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 108,507 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 102,717 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 102,716 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 96,942 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 89,946 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 89,946 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 83,505 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 83,505 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 77,750 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 77,749 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 71,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 63,300 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 54,728 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 54,724 miles

Nearside Rear reflector not facing the rear (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 46,967 miles

All tyres are very slightly perished.

Both front tyres,tread is wearing on both edges.

Fail 10 Mar 2008 35,050 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,050 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,676
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
49,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,357
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,750
Leaf spring fractured 21,365
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 20,776
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,525
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9497 RE is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 87,024 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 Double Cab fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 9497 RE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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9497 RE is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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