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M521 KDV

1994 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

150,677 mi
Last recorded150,677 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi L200120,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM521 KDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 150,677 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 150,655 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 149,398 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 146,323 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 144,499 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 142,895 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 141,728 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 140,436 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 140,436 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 139,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2017 138,881 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 138,448 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 138,116 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 137,741 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 137,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 137,084 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 12 Jan 2013 137,084 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 21 Jan 2012 136,027 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 21 Jan 2012 136,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 19 Jan 2011 131,718 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 131,718 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 122,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 113,978 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Propshaft component defective

slight noise in offside front wheel bearing

small splits on wiper blades

Pass 22 Jan 2009 113,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

slight noise in offside front wheel bearing

small splits on wiper blades

Pass 22 Jan 2008 107,259 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 98,357 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 reliability report

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M521 KDV is a 1994 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M521 KDV, 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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What year was M521 KDV registered?

M521 KDV is a 1994 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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The MOT history for M521 KDV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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