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R189 BOL

1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,034 mi
Last recorded32,034 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab127,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR189 BOL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 32,034 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 32,020 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 300,199 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 289,444 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 261,281 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 234,796 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 234,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2007 211,713 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 204,238 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 182,018 miles

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

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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R189 BOL is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R189 BOL, 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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What year was R189 BOL registered?

R189 BOL is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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