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R714 HEJ

1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

262,920 mi
Last recorded262,920 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab127,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 HEJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 262,920 miles

Most suspension bushes cracking/perishing but not resulting in excessive movement.

Most suspension components corroding but do not appear to be weakened.

Fail 17 May 2016 262,905 miles

Fuel system component leaking Top of the engine area. (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Most suspension bushes cracking/perishing but not resulting in excessive movement.

Most suspension components corroding but do not appear to be weakened.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi from master cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 258,776 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

nearside front wheel haqs slight binding

Fail 27 Mar 2015 258,774 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

nearside front wheel haqs slight binding

Fail 11 Mar 2015 258,736 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 254,742 miles

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

Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 254,727 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

center propshoarft surport bering has play

Pass 19 Feb 2013 246,488 miles

center prop bearing worn o/s rear shackle pin mounting bushs becoming perished steel brake pipes becoming corroded at limiter valve

Fail 8 Feb 2013 246,188 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

center prop bearing worn o/s rear shackle pin mounting bushs becoming perished steel brake pipes becoming corroded at limiter valve

Pass 13 Feb 2012 233,305 miles

All rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 233,260 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

All rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 221,618 miles

o/s front tyre nera legal limits n/s and o/s front steel brake pipes bec oming corroded both rear tyres near legal limits rear axle steel brake pipes becoming corroded n/s front brake slighly tight slight scratch damage to windscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2010 209,916 miles

rear exhaust section repaired with bandage exceptable at time of test

Fail 4 Feb 2010 209,461 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 190,652 miles

1. both rear axle steel brake pipes becoming corroded. 2. n/s rear brake slightly tight. 3. n/s front becoming corroded.chassis out rigger

Pass 13 Feb 2008 173,503 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 173,437 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 153,723 miles

rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 3 Feb 2007 152,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

many parts of chassie at earlier stages of corrosion

oil leak on engine

some other metal brake pipes and fuel pipes surface rusted

Pass 18 Jan 2006 121,050 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R714 HEJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R714 HEJ, 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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R714 HEJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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