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V523 HYA

2000 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,801 mi
Last recorded210,801 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L200107,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV523 HYA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2018 210,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

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

3 BODY MOUNTS CORRODED TO HOLES

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S & N/S REAR CHASSIS

Pass 1 Feb 2017 197,935 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION & WEAKEND - REAR CHASSIS CROSS MEMBER

O/S FRONT BODY MOUNT CORRODED TO HOLES

O/S MIDDLE - CHASSIS OUTRIGGER & BODY MOUNT CORRODED TO HOLES

OVERALL BODY SECURITY NOT EFFECTED

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

Fail 1 Feb 2017 197,934 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

ADVANCED CORROSION & WEAKEND - REAR CHASSIS CROSS MEMBER

O/S FRONT BODY MOUNT CORRODED TO HOLES

O/S MIDDLE - CHASSIS OUTRIGGER & BODY MOUNT CORRODED TO HOLES

OVERALL BODY SECURITY NOT EFFECTED

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

Pass 17 Feb 2016 188,108 miles

O/S & N/S FRONT & REAR METAL BRAKE TO LOAD SENSING VALVE CORRODED

O/S & N/S REAR SPRING SHACKLE BUSHES SPLIT WITH SOME PLAY

PLAY IN O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Fail 11 Feb 2016 188,108 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

O/S & N/S FRONT & REAR METAL BRAKE TO LOAD SENSING VALVE CORRODED

O/S & N/S REAR SPRING SHACKLE BUSHES SPLIT WITH SOME PLAY

PLAY IN O/S FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 24 Feb 2015 176,804 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL CLOSE TO LIMIT

O/S MIDDLE OUTRIGGER CORRODED TO HOLES

PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 20 Feb 2015 176,804 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 165,064 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S FRONT & REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

O/S & N/S MID TO REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

O/S FRONT BALL JOINT & TRACK ROD END RUBBER COVERS DETERIORATING

PLAY IN O/S/FRONT WHEEL BEARING

REAR SPRING SHACKLE RUBBERS WORN WITH PLAY

Fail 26 Feb 2014 165,064 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S FRONT & REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

O/S & N/S MID TO REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

O/S FRONT BALL JOINT & TRACK ROD END RUBBER COVERS DETERIORATING

PLAY IN O/S/FRONT WHEEL BEARING

REAR SPRING SHACKLE RUBBERS WORN WITH PLAY

Pass 28 Feb 2013 156,111 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 156,111 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 144,916 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 113,940 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 113,940 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 128,539 miles

Chasis surface corrosion

Front discs slightly worn and lipped

N/S & O/S front bottom shocker bushes slightly worn

N/S & O/S front metal brake pipes light corrosion

N/S & O/S front wheel bearings very slight play

N/S/R metal brake pipe from compensator to flexi-hose slight corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2009 120,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 110,825 miles

chassi corroding rear spring mounting points slight corroshion

Pass 13 Feb 2007 100,131 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 100,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine oil leak

Front discs slightly worn and lipped

Pass 14 Feb 2006 87,341 miles

Engine / gearbox slight oil leak

Front discs slightly worn & lipped

N/S & O/S rear tyres soon

O/S/F bottom ball joint slight movement

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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V523 HYA is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V523 HYA, 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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V523 HYA is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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