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R226 EDB

1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

398,130 mi
Last recorded398,130 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab127,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 EDB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 398,130 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 38,245 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 38,245 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Jan 2008 368,422 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

battewry secured by zip clips

body work damage and front bumper loose

chip in screen n/s

o/s front tyre feathering on inner edge

oil leak u/side

rear center seat belt fluffing

soiled u/side generally

Pass 23 Jan 2008 368,422 miles

chip in screen n/s

battewry secured by zip clips

body work damage and front bumper loose

o/s front tyre feathering on inner edge

oil leak u/side

rear center seat belt fluffing

soiled u/side generally

Pass 29 Dec 2006 356,314 miles

Oil leak

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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R226 EDB is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R226 EDB, 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 R226 EDB registered?

R226 EDB is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R226 EDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R226 EDB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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