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A12 ERY

1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

171,209 mi
Last recorded171,209 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab140,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 ERY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 171,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

engine oil loss.

nearside rear hub leaking.

some corrosion of main centre and rear brake pipes.

some insecurity of battery

some play in front wheel bearing.

spare wheel insecure.

Pass 9 Jun 2015 170,582 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 167,503 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 164,842 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 160,705 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Fail 24 May 2012 160,705 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

n/s/r tyre wall perished

Pass 24 May 2011 155,884 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 152,006 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 148,554 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 145,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 May 2008 145,769 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2007 139,426 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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A12 ERY is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 140,800 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A12 ERY, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A12 ERY is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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