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W178 BBW

2000 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

67,990 mi
Last recorded67,990 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L200107,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 BBW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 67,990 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 67,339 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 60,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 58,581 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

note sirface rust to underbody

Fail 9 Mar 2023 58,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

note sirface rust to underbody

Pass 7 Mar 2022 56,581 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 55,580 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 54,858 miles

Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 53,986 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 52,280 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,225 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 49,192 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 46,932 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2013 44,157 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,691 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 37,478 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 35,018 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 33,238 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,721 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 25,617 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 21,563 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 21,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W178 BBW is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 W178 BBW, 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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W178 BBW is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 7 April 2000.

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