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R932 JVW

1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,877 mi
Last recorded179,877 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab140,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR932 JVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 179,877 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion present by body mounting not yet to excess

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

propshaft centre carrier deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2016 178,369 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 175,517 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip is missing

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front secondary position lamp is not working

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leaks area will need steam cleaning to find origins

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear exhaust rubber mounting excessively deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 175,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Clutch pedal anti slip is missing

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside front secondary position lamp is not working

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leaks area will need steam cleaning to find origins

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear exhaust rubber mounting excessively deteriorated

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 168,335 miles

Both rear tyres worn in centre of trear.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 168,335 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both rear tyres worn in centre of trear.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 162,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 157,106 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 157,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 8 Jun 2011 14,967 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 132,001 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 118,531 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 113,558 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 105,144 miles

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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R932 JVW is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R932 JVW, 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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R932 JVW is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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