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R466 KFS

1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,494 mi
Last recorded134,494 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab140,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 KFS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 134,494 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 134,491 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber missing (2.7.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 May 2011 120,409 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 105,659 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 92,798 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 92,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 3 Jun 2008 80,709 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 78,699 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 78,699 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R466 KFS is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R466 KFS, 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 R466 KFS registered?

R466 KFS is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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