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R266 DWL

1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

214,436 mi
Last recorded214,436 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab127,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 DWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2022 214,436 miles

Emissions not tested leak on exhaust system (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front exhaust (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch corroded excessively (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected when hazard switch is operated (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner front sill corroded excessively (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch upper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch corroded excessively (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer wheel arch corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected when hazard switch is operated (4.2.3 (c))

Bumper likely to become detached front bumper support excessively corroded (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired cab corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring bushing deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear leaf spring bushing deteriorated

Offside Rear mud guard slightly insecure

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view window tint deteriorated all door windows (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet has corroded holes not affecting overall operation

cab is excessively corroded

chassis corroded excessively

front mud guards excessively corroded

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rear bumper support slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 210,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing pass at time of test (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 210,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing pass at time of test (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 209,908 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front radiator o/s/f lower support mounting corroded

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to body fixing piont (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel est 45mm detected ,ok for mot and max is 75 mm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 207,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened spring corroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened spring coroded (5.3.1 (d) (i))

front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 14 Nov 2018 203,615 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 193,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear corrosion around body mounting

corrosion on bonnet around bonnet catch securing loop

radiator support panel badly corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 175,414 miles

Corrosion to the chassis of the vehicle

Engine oil leak

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened OSR + NSR (2.4.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR + NSR (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSF + NSF (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 164,408 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF + NSF (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to chassis + body of vehicle

Fail 22 Dec 2015 164,404 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush OSF + NSF (2.4.G.2)

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (prop shaft centre bearing has excessive play) (2.4.G.4d) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSF + NSF (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to chassis + body of vehicle

Pass 2 Jan 2015 155,470 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 155,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 142,136 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Side Steps Fitted

Slight Play In Steering Arms

Under Side Corroded But Not Holed

Pass 27 Dec 2012 135,307 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2012 135,307 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Advise centre brake pipe brackets insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 131,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 10 Jan 2011 127,978 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 115,632 miles

Both front discs corroded

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 115,632 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front discs corroded

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 114,345 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 104,159 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 104,155 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 99,375 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 99,375 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 83,722 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.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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R266 DWL is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R266 DWL, 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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R266 DWL is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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