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W279 PBK

2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

219,363 mi
Last recorded219,363 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab110,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 PBK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 219,363 miles

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Mid front body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 219,359 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Mid front body mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes corroded and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 281,022 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lens cracked

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

chassis rusty

rusty underside

Pass 5 Oct 2017 218,006 miles

Brake pipes covered

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 216,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush and o/s/f outer end bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play and outer track rod ends (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 216,234 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush and o/s/f outer end bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play and outer track rod ends (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 213,473 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 208,470 miles

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

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

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2014 208,466 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

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

oil leak

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2013 205,746 miles

Exhaust corroding in places.

Horn becoming intermittant.

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 203,264 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes coated in grease

o/s/f brake hose contaminated with oil

Fail 6 Feb 2012 203,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Oil leak

all brake pipes coated in grease

o/s/f brake hose contaminated with oil

Fail 29 Dec 2010 197,294 miles

engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 197,294 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2010 183,913 miles

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

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

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

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

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

propshaft center bearing badly worn

Pass 16 May 2008 153,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 132,443 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

offside rear light lens damaged and repaired

Pass 12 May 2006 106,347 miles

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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W279 PBK is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W279 PBK, 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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W279 PBK is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 10 May 2000.

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