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W118 VHJ

2000 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,019 mi
Last recorded150,019 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L200107,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW118 VHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2022 150,019 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross brake ( crash bar ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure Wrong bolt fitted (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 146,854 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 144,545 miles

Front brake pads 3/4 worn

Offside Front corrosion by body mounting

Pass 3 May 2018 143,821 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 143,313 miles

Offside Front body maunt slightly corroded chassis has corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2016 138,884 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 134,105 miles

pads 3/4 worn o/s rear spring hanger corroded

Pass 1 May 2014 130,001 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 125,551 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 120,859 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 116,792 miles

various oil leaks from engine

Pass 12 Aug 2010 110,950 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 110,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 103,616 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 103,615 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 94,249 miles

n/s/f steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jul 2008 94,249 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f steel brake pipe is starting to corrode

o/s/r lower shock absorber bush is starting to wear

Pass 11 Aug 2007 85,194 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 85,194 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 76,290 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 76,290 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 67,965 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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W118 VHJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W118 VHJ, 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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W118 VHJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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