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R538 EBW

1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,923 mi
Last recorded61,923 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab127,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR538 EBW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 61,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe from rubber flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe from rubber flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

vehicle has been modified with body raising blocks

Fail 25 Aug 2017 61,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe from rubber flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose adjuster locking nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe from rubber flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end loose adjuster locking nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

vehicle has been modified with body raising blocks

Fail 21 Jul 2017 61,920 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance led light source not effective (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance led light source not effective (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from rubber flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe from rubber flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle has been modified with body razing blocks

Pass 19 Sep 2007 225,559 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 225,559 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 216,792 miles

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

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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R538 EBW is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R538 EBW, 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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R538 EBW is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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