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R268 XWL

1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,801 mi
Last recorded173,801 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab140,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 XWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 173,801 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 173,796 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2007 173,795 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 173,795 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 162,149 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 162,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advisory. front screen washer bottle not secured. advise attention.

advisory. rear spring and shackle bushes worn. offside and nearside. advise renewal.

Pass 16 Nov 2005 150,534 miles

advisory; offside hand brake efficiency low. advise attention

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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R268 XWL is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R268 XWL, 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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R268 XWL is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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