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W281 UVV

2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

158,535 mi
Last recorded158,535 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab110,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 UVV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 158,535 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 157,552 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 146,708 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 146,692 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 128,573 miles

battery insecure

centre exhaust has a slight blow of gasses but not considered excessive at the time of test

headlamps on the lower limit

offside and nearside front anti roll bar rubber mounts have slight movement but not considered excessive at the time of test

offside front track rod end has slight movement, needs greasing in the near future

Fail 15 Mar 2011 128,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

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

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

centre exhaust has a slight blow of gasses but not considered excessive at the time of test

headlamps on the lower limit

offside and nearside front anti roll bar rubber mounts have slight movement but not considered excessive at the time of test

offside front track rod end has slight movement, needs greasing in the near future

Pass 30 Oct 2009 127,514 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear chassis surface corroision

Pass 19 May 2008 107,644 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 107,644 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 92,830 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 92,830 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 Jan 2006 71,074 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 71,074 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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W281 UVV is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W281 UVV, 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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W281 UVV is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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