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W289 GDT

2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

140,201 mi
Last recorded140,201 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab110,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 GDT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 140,201 miles

engine oil leaks

front roll bar bushes worn

jump start vehicle to carry test

n/s/f brake pipe and hose ferills greased

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

play in steering idler bushes

radiator x member excessively corrode and holed

repaires to o/s/r chassis

slight lift and play inner track rod ball joints

Fail 7 Mar 2016 140,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leaks

front roll bar bushes worn

jump start vehicle to carry test

n/s/f brake pipe and hose ferills greased

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

play in steering idler bushes

radiator x member excessively corrode and holed

repaires to o/s/r chassis

slight lift and play inner track rod ball joints

Pass 25 Mar 2015 130,711 miles

Oil leak

all chasis slightlt corroded

ns rtear inner arch cover damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2014 120,977 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Mar 2014 120,958 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Mar 2013 110,873 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 110,860 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 101,297 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 101,297 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 93,357 miles

bad oil leak on engine

Fail 21 Mar 2011 93,357 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Mar 2010 87,192 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 87,192 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 80,853 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 80,851 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

centre propshaft bearing u/s

rear prop joint u/s

spare flat

Pass 6 Mar 2008 76,532 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 76,528 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 69,046 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 69,046 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 56,618 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 56,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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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W289 GDT is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 W289 GDT, 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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W289 GDT is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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