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S566 EAF

1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,790 mi
Last recorded151,790 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab127,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS566 EAF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 151,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 151,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre flat

Pass 7 Oct 2009 140,184 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2009 139,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear light lense damaged/repaird

Pass 21 Oct 2008 128,416 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 128,213 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 116,358 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 107,184 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 107,184 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 98,323 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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S566 EAF is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green 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 S566 EAF, 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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S566 EAF is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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