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R257 CAW

1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,568 mi
Last recorded151,568 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab140,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 CAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2008 151,568 miles

PROPSHAFT CENTRE BEARING WORN

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Dec 2007 151,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

PROPSHAFT CENTRE BEARING WORN

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Dec 2006 137,872 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 137,872 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 121,586 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2005 121,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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R257 CAW is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R257 CAW, 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 R257 CAW registered?

R257 CAW is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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