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V97 EBR

2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

159,383 mi
Last recorded159,383 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab110,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV97 EBR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 159,383 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 152,939 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre propshaft bearing worn

n/s/f plastic wheel arch damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 28 May 2013 152,926 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre propshaft bearing worn

n/s/f plastic wheel arch damaged but no sharp edges

Fail 30 Mar 2012 138,527 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 138,527 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 132,213 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

propshaft center carrier bush worn

Pass 30 Mar 2011 132,213 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

propshaft center carrier bush worn

Fail 22 Feb 2011 132,187 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly corroded and worn

o\s\f,n\s\r, o\s\r shockers protective cover badly corroded

rear exhaust tail pipe fouling body

Pass 25 Feb 2010 126,435 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 126,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 119,772 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 119,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

propshaft center bush excesively worn

Pass 25 Jan 2008 112,747 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 112,747 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

severe oil leak on engine

Pass 6 Feb 2007 104,194 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 91,689 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 91,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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V97 EBR is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V97 EBR, 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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V97 EBR is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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