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L200 RTR

1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Multi-colour Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,222 mi
Last recorded100,222 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab140,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 RTR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 100,222 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 98,411 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 97,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 93,952 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 93,940 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 88,937 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust slightly loose at rear joint

Slight play in steering bush

Fail 16 Dec 2016 88,888 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Exhaust slightly loose at rear joint

Slight play in steering bush

Pass 16 Dec 2015 82,983 miles

Clutch and throttle pedal rubbers missing

Front lower ball joints have slight play

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2014 77,892 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Front lower ball joints have slight plau

Front prop UJ unservicable

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

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

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

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

Rear prop uj has slight play

Fail 12 Dec 2014 77,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Front lower ball joints have slight plau

Front prop UJ unservicable

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

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

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

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

Rear prop uj has slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2013 74,266 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 244,808 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2011 244,808 miles

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

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

Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2010 234,346 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2010 234,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 219,709 miles

50% of high brake light not working

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 219,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

50% of high brake light not working

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 200,670 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 200,670 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 RTR is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Multi-colour with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 140,800 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 RTR, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L200 RTR is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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