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R26 XOB

1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

227,156 mi
Last recorded227,156 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab140,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 XOB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 227,156 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc scored

Pass 6 Aug 2010 268,831 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 268,827 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 May 2009 260,741 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 260,741 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 248,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to chassis rails and cab floors

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre starting to crack

some damage to offside rear lamp lens

Fail 30 Oct 2007 248,235 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to chassis rails and cab floors

offside front brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre starting to crack

some damage to offside rear lamp lens

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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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R26 XOB is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue 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 R26 XOB, 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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R26 XOB is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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