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B16 DFJ

2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,055 mi
Last recorded125,055 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab110,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 DFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 125,055 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 125,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all at load valve (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 116,922 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear axle oil leak

towing socket damaged

Fail 23 Jan 2016 116,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leak

rear axle oil leak

towing socket damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2015 110,424 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 101,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2014 101,954 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 94,002 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 84,690 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 80,162 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 80,162 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 76,713 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 72,106 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 72,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 61,789 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 51,054 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 50,757 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 38,819 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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B16 DFJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 110,564 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 B16 DFJ, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B16 DFJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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