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ABW 86E

2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

151,582 mi
Last recorded151,582 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab87,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 86E
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 151,582 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 150,496 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 150,494 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users burst hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded out of compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2021 149,705 miles

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))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 148,678 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 146,133 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 144,302 miles

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

areas of corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2017 141,988 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in propshaft centre bearing

catalyst converter in poor condition

Fail 30 Aug 2017 141,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in propshaft centre bearing

catalyst converter in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2016 138,924 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 135,157 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 135,152 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 130,712 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 130,712 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 127,346 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 127,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 125,437 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 125,437 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 125,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 120,026 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 115,057 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2010 115,055 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2009 103,819 miles

screen broken not in zone a/b

Pass 1 Oct 2008 75,025 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 55,448 miles

Rear No Plate Loose

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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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ABW 86E is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ABW 86E, 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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ABW 86E is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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