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W285 PBK

2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,744 mi
Last recorded130,744 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab110,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 PBK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 130,744 miles

Corrosion to front, front to rear and rear brake pipes.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 12,149 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2011 115,860 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 105,984 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 105,984 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 93,849 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 83,517 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

windows heavily tinted.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 83,517 miles

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

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

windows heavily tinted.

Pass 10 Oct 2007 73,803 miles

corrosion to chassis

nsf,osf tyres 1.6mm

osf wheel bearing slight play

Fail 9 Oct 2007 73,802 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

corrosion to chassis

nsf,osf tyres 1.6mm

osf wheel bearing slight play

Pass 23 Oct 2006 63,209 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 63,058 miles

Nearside Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated synthetic bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

discs getting thin †slightr play in steering idler †vehicle leaning to n/s

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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W285 PBK is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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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W285 PBK is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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