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W298 PHU

2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,767 mi
Last recorded128,767 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab110,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW298 PHU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 128,767 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 128,767 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 127,124 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 127,124 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 126,877 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Sep 2018 126,297 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 122,912 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Sep 2017 122,912 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle all door (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 115,461 miles

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 18 Jul 2015 108,360 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil around under-side of engine/gearbox no leaks detected

under-side of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2015 108,360 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil around under-side of engine/gearbox no leaks detected

under-side of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2014 96,098 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 83,975 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 82,358 miles

Front brake pads worn

Gearbox mount missing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Split pin missing from N/S Lower ball joint nut

Surface corrosion on brake pipes

high level stop lamp lens damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2011 83,919 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 81,206 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 81,206 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 80,260 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 75,048 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 67,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 67,467 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 61,505 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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W298 PHU is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W298 PHU, 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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W298 PHU is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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