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S542 RVX

1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,013 mi
Last recorded97,013 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab127,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 RVX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 97,013 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 93,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 87,950 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 87,950 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 81,402 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 81,402 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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S542 RVX is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S542 RVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S542 RVX registered?

S542 RVX is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S542 RVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S542 RVX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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