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L343 VHY

1994 Mitsubishi L200

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

183,859 mi
Last recorded183,859 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi L200120,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL343 VHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 183,859 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 183,823 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 177,189 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 177,179 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 169,058 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 169,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 20 May 2011 169,027 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 164,050 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 163,861 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 154,359 miles

Oil leak

gearbox mount bolts missing

Fail 5 Feb 2009 154,348 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

gearbox mount bolts missing

Pass 9 Nov 2007 147,878 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 147,877 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 137,149 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Fail 10 Oct 2006 137,148 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 137,147 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

fan belt very loose

Pass 5 Sep 2005 136,862 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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L343 VHY is a 1994 Mitsubishi L200 in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

Across all 1994 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 120,259 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 L343 VHY, 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 32 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L343 VHY is a 1994 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 13 April 1994.

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