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L200 RBW

1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,414 mi
Last recorded72,414 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab127,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 RBW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 72,414 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 72,414 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 72,391 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe from rear limiter to NSR brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Radiator mounting member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excess corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member body mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excess corosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipes leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,084 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 71,876 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,617 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 71,617 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 71,416 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 71,408 miles

Fuel system component leaking Near fuel tank (7.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,093 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 71,093 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 66,300 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 65,146 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,089 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 61,080 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 61,041 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

diff mounting support bracket bolt not fully fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2011 60,737 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in front tyre

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front axle mount bolt insecure

Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,436 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,746 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 38,914 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 33,785 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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L200 RBW is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 127,451 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 L200 RBW, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L200 RBW is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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