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P9 DRS

1999 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,437 mi
Last recorded208,437 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab120,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 DRS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 208,437 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 208,437 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 201,908 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2010 201,869 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 192,308 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 192,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

number plate lamps slightly affected by other lamps

Fail 1 May 2008 179,879 miles

ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.

N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE TWISTED.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

WEAR IN STEERIN IDLER.

Pass 1 May 2008 179,879 miles

ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.

N/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE TWISTED.

WEAR IN STEERIN IDLER.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 168,105 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 147,660 miles

WEAR IN ALL FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR BUSHES.

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,676
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
49,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,357
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,750
Leaf spring fractured 21,365
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 20,776
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,525
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P9 DRS is a 1999 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 120,311 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 Double Cab fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P9 DRS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 27 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P9 DRS is a 1999 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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