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R831 YTR

1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Orange Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

272,384 mi
Last recorded272,384 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab127,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 YTR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 272,384 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 24 Apr 2017 272,384 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

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)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside gearbox crossmember corroded

Oil leak engine ()

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 YTR is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Orange with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R831 YTR, 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 YTR registered?

R831 YTR is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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