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R954 HWS

1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

248,726 mi
Last recorded248,726 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab140,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 HWS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2025 248,726 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop shaft, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Short pipe at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Short pipe at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Centre (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer/pipe corroded-through and detached (8.2.2.1 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front-to-rear ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 246,452 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS&OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

NS&OS BODY MOUNTS CORRODED

Fail 24 Jul 2024 246,449 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside inop (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS&OS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS&OS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS&OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

NS&OS BODY MOUNTS CORRODED

Pass 31 Jul 2023 243,090 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S&O/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S&O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S&O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S&O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S&O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S&O/S (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 243,090 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT LEAF SPRING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle O/S LAZY (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp N/S&O/S (4.2.3 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security N/S&O/S (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S&O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S&O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S&O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S&O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S&O/S (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 236,920 miles

Body mountings corroded but strength not significantly reduced

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp N/S & O/S (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 236,920 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Body mountings corroded but strength not significantly reduced

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp N/S & O/S (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 230,254 miles

Body mountings corroded but not excessive or insecure

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 220,748 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 220,748 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength most front anchor for o/s/r leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 213,638 miles

front and rear brake pipes rusty

front chassis rusty

front inner wings rusty

inner sills rusty

rear chassis crossmembers rusty

rear chassis rusty

rear leaf springs worn and bushes worn

slight lift lower ball joint nearside side front

Fail 4 Apr 2019 213,638 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

front and rear brake pipes rusty

front chassis rusty

front inner wings rusty

inner sills rusty

rear chassis crossmembers rusty

rear chassis rusty

rear leaf springs worn and bushes worn

slight lift lower ball joint nearside side front

Pass 7 Jan 2011 170,970 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 170,969 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 166,533 miles

BATTERY NOT SECURED

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.

DRIVE BELT LOOSE FOR ALTERNATOR AND BRAKE VACUM PUMP.

Fail 28 Nov 2009 166,530 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

BATTERY NOT SECURED

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.

DRIVE BELT LOOSE FOR ALTERNATOR AND BRAKE VACUM PUMP.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 158,984 miles

CORROSION ON O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE

DETERIORATION OF FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES.

WEAR IN REAR SPRING SHACKLE BUSHES

Fail 1 Dec 2008 158,984 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

CORROSION ON O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE

DETERIORATION OF FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES.

WEAR IN REAR SPRING SHACKLE BUSHES

Pass 23 Nov 2007 150,940 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 150,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 143,088 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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R954 HWS is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R954 HWS, 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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R954 HWS is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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