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F501 SJU

1989 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,228 mi
Last recorded105,228 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi L200131,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF501 SJU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 105,228 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 92,870 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 92,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 89,512 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 89,512 miles

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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F501 SJU is a 1989 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 131,474 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 F501 SJU, 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 37 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F501 SJU?

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What year was F501 SJU registered?

F501 SJU is a 1989 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 25 April 1989.

Is F501 SJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F501 SJU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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