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M859 OVN

1994 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,800 mi
Last recorded127,800 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Mitsubishi L200120,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM859 OVN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 127,800 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose glass also loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

underbody corroded and all suspension parts corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 127,705 miles

- Chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule - NS/OS hose/pipe combination (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - NS/OS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 126,965 miles

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

slight dampness at steering box

Fail 27 May 2022 126,965 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

all metal brake pipes covered with paint

Pass 10 May 2021 126,965 miles

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 7 May 2021 126,965 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 10 May 2019 126,965 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

washers intermittent

Pass 21 May 2012 122,703 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 122,319 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 116,875 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 116,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 112,188 miles

Fuel tank damp

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 104,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 100,045 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 94,088 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 87,482 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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M859 OVN is a 1994 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M859 OVN, 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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M859 OVN is a 1994 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 31 October 1994.

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