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L383 YDG

1994 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,959 mi
Last recorded188,959 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi L200120,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL383 YDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2011 188,959 miles

Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake hose stretched (3.6.B.4c)

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

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

home made body fitted and weld to chassis

no reversing light

noise from steering when tested on full lock

tow bar welded to chassis mountings

Pass 1 Feb 2010 182,601 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 182,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 182,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle in need of a full brake service.

vehicle in a very poor state of repair and heavily soild underside difficult to test underside of vehicle ,

Pass 7 Oct 2008 176,811 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 176,686 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2007 167,892 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 159,824 miles

Tyres wearing unevenly

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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L383 YDG is a 1994 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L383 YDG, 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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L383 YDG is a 1994 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 11 February 1994.

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