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Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge and uneven. Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Terminal loose (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge and uneven. Both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Terminal insecure. (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure Rear most. Both (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminal (4.11 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Electrical wiring insecure Main loom front to rear and tow bar wiring. (4.11 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Flexi and metal. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
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))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn uneven. (5.2.3 (e))
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Exhaust system insecure rear mountings corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Prop rear uj worn. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Terminal (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlamp on when sidelight on (4.2.3 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Side repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
excessive play in steering idler.
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
chassis general corrossion
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front door mirror missing
Offside Front wiper smearing slightly
Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose just passable advise requires welding (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear no plate dirty
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear no plate dirty
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
chassis general corrossion
exhaust bracket broken due to corrossion
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside door mirror slightly insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on both edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
clutch fluid level low
play in steering idler arm
Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside door mirror slightly insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on both edges (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
clutch fluid level low
play in steering idler arm
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside steering idler arm has slight play
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside steering idler arm has slight play
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
windscreen cracked
Battery insecure terminal insecure (1.9.1)
Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)
Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
N/s/r tyre has a cut in the outer side wall.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?
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AX03 NHL is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
Across all 2003 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 82,946 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 AX03 NHL, 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 23 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AX03 NHL is a 2003 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 6 August 2003.
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