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W278 RPF

2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,900 mi
Last recorded67,900 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab110,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 RPF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,900 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 67,990 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 58,313 miles

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

Fail 25 Sep 2009 58,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 30 Oct 2008 52,979 miles

engine temperature gauge not working

Fail 29 Oct 2008 52,979 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

engine temperature gauge not working

Pass 9 Nov 2007 48,096 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,472 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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
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W278 RPF is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W278 RPF, 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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What year was W278 RPF registered?

W278 RPF is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 6 April 2000.

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