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R181 WHH

1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,566 mi
Last recorded82,566 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab140,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 WHH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2007 82,566 miles

chassis badly corroded

front seat in very poor condition

offside rear brake binding

Fail 6 Apr 2007 82,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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)

chassis badly corroded

front seat in very poor condition

offside rear brake binding

Pass 24 Mar 2006 77,212 miles

chassis corroded

driver's seat in very poor condition

steering pipes corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2006 77,208 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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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R181 WHH is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 140,800 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 R181 WHH, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R181 WHH registered?

R181 WHH is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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