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R185 UWF

1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

186,312 mi
Last recorded186,312 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab140,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 UWF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2008 186,312 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 178,827 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 167,028 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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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R185 UWF is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R185 UWF, 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 R185 UWF registered?

R185 UWF is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R185 UWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 UWF shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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