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R127 SDF

1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,813 mi
Last recorded175,813 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab127,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 SDF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 175,813 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 169,463 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

slight play in both front hubs

very rusty under vehicle

Pass 22 Apr 2011 162,715 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 158,907 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 147,967 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 147,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 147,811 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 128,494 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 113,161 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 113,161 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 109,663 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 109,663 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

propshaft centre bearing seperating on bonding

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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R127 SDF is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 127,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R127 SDF, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R127 SDF is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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