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S406 OAJ

1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

257,537 mi
Last recorded257,537 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab127,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS406 OAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2020 257,537 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 227,749 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 227,744 miles

Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) center arm bushes worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2018 209,190 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear chassis corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2016 208,038 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 207,963 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 206,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 204,630 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel pipes corroding

prop shaft rear u/j slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2013 202,507 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel lines corroded

prop shaft rear uj slight play

Pass 27 Oct 2012 199,126 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel lines corroded

towbar mounting corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2011 196,100 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 192,356 miles

offside rear brake backplate damp

spare wheel low air pressure

steering drop arm ball joint slight play

Fail 6 Nov 2010 192,314 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

offside rear brake backplate damp

spare wheel low air pressure

steering drop arm ball joint slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2009 188,092 miles

steering drop arm ball joint slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2008 177,867 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 177,867 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 168,577 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2007 168,577 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2006 156,904 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 156,904 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 146,246 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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S406 OAJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S406 OAJ, 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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S406 OAJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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