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S117 RCS

1999 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,992 mi
Last recorded156,992 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab120,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS117 RCS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 156,992 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 156,991 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 148,186 miles

rear bump stops missing

Fail 15 Jan 2015 147,728 miles

Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 141,301 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 141,300 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 138,786 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corossion outwith prescribed areas

Fail 29 Jan 2013 138,783 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

corossion outwith prescribed areas

Pass 18 Jan 2012 135,429 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 14 Jan 2011 131,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 127,347 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 123,123 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 118,912 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 118,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 113,739 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 104,625 miles

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

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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S117 RCS is a 1999 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 120,311 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 S117 RCS, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S117 RCS is a 1999 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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