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V198 FAW

2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,186 mi
Last recorded168,186 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab110,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 FAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 168,186 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 160,186 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 149,514 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 142,063 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 140,010 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 132,432 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 123,063 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 112,493 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 102,823 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 102,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 84,803 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 74,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 70,374 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 66,659 miles

centre prop rubber support mounting poor

Pass 5 Apr 2007 61,299 miles

both front brake discs have run out but not exsessive

Fail 5 Apr 2007 61,299 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front brake discs have run out but not exsessive

Pass 4 Apr 2006 56,643 miles

off/side front brake disc has a slight runout

Fail 4 Apr 2006 56,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

off/side front brake disc has a slight runout

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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V198 FAW is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 110,564 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 V198 FAW, 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 26 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 V198 FAW registered?

V198 FAW is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 17 February 2000.

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