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V597 MVX

2000 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,893 mi
Last recorded114,893 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L200107,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV597 MVX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 114,893 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Jan 2012 105,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

front crossmember corroded

n/s transfer mounting bush worn

n/s/f and o/s/f bumper stay bracket corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r front mud guard corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2011 105,308 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

front crossmember corroded

n/s and o/s front bumper stay bracket corroded

n/s transfer mounting bush worn

o/s/f tyre hard to rotate, can't check wheel bearing play

o/s/r and n/s/r front mud guard corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 93,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 84,434 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undercarrage rusty

Fail 3 Oct 2008 83,995 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

undercarrage rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2007 73,979 miles

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

centre prop bush very perished

Pass 30 Sep 2006 61,611 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 61,611 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

fuel pipes rusty over fuel tank

service brake requires adjustment

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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V597 MVX is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V597 MVX, 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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V597 MVX is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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