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S556 JLJ

1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,079 mi
Last recorded132,079 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab127,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS556 JLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 132,079 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 126,968 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 121,116 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 114,453 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 106,575 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 98,771 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 89,931 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 81,233 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

propshaft defective

Fail 4 Apr 2006 81,233 miles

propshaft defective

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

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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S556 JLJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S556 JLJ, 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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What year was S556 JLJ registered?

S556 JLJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S556 JLJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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