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S3 SBT

2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab110,564 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 SBT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 468,178 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 457,056 miles

vehicle covered with under seal

Pass 29 Aug 2022 426,865 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 426,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 423,756 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 418,797 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 406,672 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 406,672 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 395,917 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 395,917 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 381,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 366,854 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 351,021 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 332,476 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front propshaft (rear u/j joint has slight play)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 332,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front propshaft (rear u/j joint has slight play)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 306,720 miles

rear tyres getting low

stone chip in screen

Pass 9 Dec 2011 294,687 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 294,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 274,880 miles

brake pipes front to rear very heavily covered in grease scaped at time of test nothing found

brake pipes over rear axle very heavily corroded

exhaust very heavily corroded

no spare wheel fitted at time of test

offside and nearside front brake pipes from calipers very heavily covered in grease

offside and nearside front brake pipes where go through inner wings very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front to rear inner sills very heavily corroded

slight blow on exhaust and exhaust very heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2010 274,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

brake pipes front to rear very heavily covered in grease scaped at time of test nothing found

brake pipes over rear axle very heavily corroded

exhaust very heavily corroded

no spare wheel fitted at time of test

offside and nearside front brake pipes from calipers very heavily covered in grease

offside and nearside front brake pipes where go through inner wings very heavily corroded

offside and nearside front to rear inner sills very heavily corroded

slight blow on exhaust and exhaust very heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2009 253,764 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 229,760 miles

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes n/s/f o/s/f

Pass 13 Feb 2007 189,419 miles

brake pipes and fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

exhaust heavily corroded

nearside rear back corner got accident damage and back light been repaired but not showing white light at time of test

offside and nearside front brake disc showing signs of corrosion

oil leak around engine gearbox and rear diff

under body heavily corroded

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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S3 SBT is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 110,564 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 S3 SBT, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S3 SBT is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 8 August 2000.

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