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V198 GVX

2000 Mitsubishi L200

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,732 mi
Last recorded164,732 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L200107,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 GVX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 164,732 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 163,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 151,073 miles

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

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

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in the o/s track rod end

slight play in the o/s/r leaf spring rear shackle bush

Fail 19 Apr 2010 151,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

slight play in both front lower ball joints

slight play in the o/s track rod end

slight play in the o/s/r leaf spring rear shackle bush

Pass 20 Apr 2009 138,049 miles

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

both front outer anti-roll bar bushes have slight play in it

both front shockers getting weak and the nearside front lower shocker bush has slight play in it

front propshaft rear u/j bearing worn

nearside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 3 Apr 2008 126,224 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 126,224 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 116,366 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in both front lower ball joints, not excessive at time of test

play in both rear spring rear shackle bushes, not excessive at time of test

Pass 3 Apr 2007 116,366 miles

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

play in both front lower ball joints, not excessive at time of test

play in both rear spring rear shackle bushes, not excessive at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2006 105,307 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?

Based on 1,362,678 MOT tests across 122,130 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
7,398
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
122,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,324
position lamp(s) not working 20,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,949
Leaf spring fractured 19,317
Registration plate lamp not working 17,273
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V198 GVX is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 107,742 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,324 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V198 GVX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V198 GVX is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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