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M52 BRL

1994 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,631 mi
Last recorded190,631 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi L200120,259 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM52 BRL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 190,631 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all body mounts rusty

front crossmember rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2015 190,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all body mounts rusty

front crossmember rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2013 188,003 miles

bodywork generally in poor condition

chassis/floor dry rusty and generally in poor condition

knock on front suspension

Fail 10 Dec 2013 188,000 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

bodywork generally in poor condition

chassis/floor dry rusty and generally in poor condition

knock on front suspension

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2012 184,428 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery tray insecure

bodywork generally in poor condition

chassis dry/rusty in places

Pass 16 Nov 2011 181,389 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 177,891 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 177,889 miles

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

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

both lower wishbones starting to rust

fuel pipes bent by gearbox

Pass 20 Nov 2009 175,267 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 175,241 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 171,075 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Corrosion on chassis

Damage on bodywork

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside rear light cluster cracked

Oil leak

Rear shock absorbers dust covers corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2008 171,075 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Both rear tyres worn

Corrosion on chassis

Damage on bodywork

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Nearside rear light cluster cracked

Oil leak

Rear shock absorbers dust covers corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2007 162,173 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 17 Nov 2006 184,830 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 154,823 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

mud on underside of pickup

rear 2nd cross member rusted and holed only function to take wheel phone call to help desk maneger

under bonett sound proofing insec ure

Pass 15 Nov 2005 147,052 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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M52 BRL is a 1994 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M52 BRL, 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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M52 BRL is a 1994 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 6 October 1994.

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