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G573 SMJ

1989 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

252,540 mi
Last recorded252,540 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi L200131,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG573 SMJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 252,540 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 252,539 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,553 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2007 24,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 238,886 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 238,886 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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G573 SMJ is a 1989 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G573 SMJ, 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.

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What year was G573 SMJ registered?

G573 SMJ is a 1989 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 9 August 1989.

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