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V523 SWR

2000 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

243,790 mi
Last recorded243,790 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L200107,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 243,790 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 243,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 218,618 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 218,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 198,808 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 198,808 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 175,524 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 160,668 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 160,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 147,126 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 121,946 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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V523 SWR is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SWR, 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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What year was V523 SWR registered?

V523 SWR is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V523 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V523 SWR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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