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S471 RUJ

1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,766 mi
Last recorded105,766 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab127,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS471 RUJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 105,766 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

GEARBOX REAR MOUNTING RUBBER PERISHED

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 105,678 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

BATTERY INSECURE

GEARBOX REAR MOUNTING RUBBER PERISHED

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 94,941 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 21 Mar 2011 94,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

battery insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2010 83,882 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 80,378 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 80,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 74,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s obligatory mirror damaged but not affecting view to rear

Pass 20 Oct 2006 64,267 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 64,267 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S471 RUJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 S471 RUJ, 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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S471 RUJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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