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R782 EOR

1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

125,819 mi
Last recorded125,819 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab140,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 EOR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 125,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Dec 2025 125,819 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2024 123,876 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

product on windscreen but not adversely affecting drivers view of road

Fail 29 Oct 2024 123,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low can't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

product on windscreen but not adversely affecting drivers view of road

Fail 23 Nov 2006 87,564 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (6.3.5.a)

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

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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R782 EOR is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R782 EOR, 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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R782 EOR is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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