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AG08 COW

2008 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

163,751 mi
Last recorded163,751 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi L20091,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 COW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 163,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 163,747 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing both front & rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 156,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 156,555 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside & nearside upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low offside & nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps offside & nearside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 141,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 141,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 131,362 miles

front tyres wearing low

offside front steering rack damp

Fail 28 Jun 2018 131,358 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on mot limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on mot limit (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres wearing low

offside front steering rack damp

Pass 22 Jun 2017 128,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 128,478 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 109,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 23 Jul 2015 109,196 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Jun 2014 100,088 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 99,966 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 May 2013 85,284 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 67,132 miles

n/s/r fog lamp innop

Fail 27 Jun 2012 67,132 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/r fog lamp innop

Pass 27 Jun 2011 51,274 miles

n/s/r fog lamp innop

n/s/wiper blade split at end

Fail 27 Jun 2011 51,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/r fog lamp innop

n/s/wiper blade split at end

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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AG08 COW is a 2008 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 91,370 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 AG08 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 18 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AG08 COW is a 2008 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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