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R831 MOU

1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,601 mi
Last recorded82,601 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab127,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 MOU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 82,601 miles

rear chassis rails surface corrosion

slight play in nearside track rod end

Pass 21 Oct 2010 82,100 miles

rear chassis rails surface corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2009 81,255 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 81,255 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 80,402 miles

front propshaft rear universal joint slight play

rear leaf spring hanger bushes perished

steel brake pipe to nearside front caliper surface corrosion

steel brake pipes at rear of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2007 79,075 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 79,075 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 77,521 miles

o/s/f brake binding

Pass 16 May 2006 76,552 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 76,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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R831 MOU is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 R831 MOU, 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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What year was R831 MOU registered?

R831 MOU is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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