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S561 JLJ

1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab127,451 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS561 JLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 147,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel pipes corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 142,432 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

wetness around offside rear brake area

Pass 13 May 2010 135,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

back plates on rear drums corroded

chassis corroded advise repairs asap

Fail 4 May 2010 135,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

back plates on rear drums corroded

chassis corroded advise repairs asap

Pass 1 Jul 2009 134,676 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 119,992 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 108,169 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 95,393 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 86,930 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2005 86,901 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S561 JLJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver 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 S561 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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S561 JLJ is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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