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W285 JPE

2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

225,449 mi
Last recorded225,449 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab110,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 JPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 225,449 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2012 225,445 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2011 215,509 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 May 2011 212,509 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 198,584 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 181,890 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 165,172 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 165,168 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 142,709 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 116,404 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 116,404 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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W285 JPE is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W285 JPE, 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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W285 JPE is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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