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S448 BGD

1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,248 mi
Last recorded148,248 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab127,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS448 BGD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 148,248 miles

Vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 29 Oct 2013 137,720 miles

exhaust corroded at rear ?

o/s/f wing corroded and weak ?

rear valence weak and corroded ? fog lamp insecure ;

Fail 23 Oct 2013 137,573 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

exhaust corroded at rear ?

o/s/f wing corroded and weak ?

rear valence weak and corroded ? fog lamp insecure ;

Fail 17 Oct 2012 127,909 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 127,909 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 123,653 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 118,029 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 111,834 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 107,117 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 102,250 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 95,646 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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S448 BGD is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S448 BGD, 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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S448 BGD is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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