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W229 EFC

2000 Mitsubishi L200

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

302,668 mi
Last recorded302,668 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L200107,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 EFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 302,668 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/85R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3MM) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 287,704 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 287,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing Fog lamp fitted to n/s (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column attachment defective Body corrected in prescribed area of lower steering column mounting. (2.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 266,502 miles

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced Two brackets missing on rear body. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 266,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced Two brackets missing on rear body. (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 242,258 miles

advice rear brake pipes geting rusty

oil leek from engine

Fail 30 Mar 2021 242,258 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

advice rear brake pipes geting rusty

oil leek from engine

Pass 18 Jul 2019 217,312 miles

Offside Front bump stop corroded through

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

reverse light not working

Pass 20 Jul 2018 201,854 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 187,075 miles

Nearside Rear tail light repaired with lens tape

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

Offside Rear spring shackle bracket welded

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 186,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 May 2016 163,842 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 163,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 145,323 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 145,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 116,727 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 116,259 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 111,616 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 108,354 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 105,147 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 96,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 91,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W229 EFC is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 in White 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 W229 EFC, 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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W229 EFC is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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