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W38 NWE

2000 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

146,844 mi
Last recorded146,844 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L200107,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 NWE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2015 146,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 139,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear chassis corroding

Pass 6 Dec 2013 135,077 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 130,801 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount missing but system still supported

Fail 22 Nov 2012 130,693 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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)

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

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount missing but system still supported

Pass 24 Nov 2011 124,599 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f inner c.v boots split

Fail 17 Nov 2011 124,489 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f and o/s/f inner c.v boots split

Pass 25 Nov 2010

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2010

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 108,853 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 97,921 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2008 88,453 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 88,453 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2007 82,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 81,831 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 72,212 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?

Based on 1,362,678 MOT tests across 122,130 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
7,398
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
122,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,324
position lamp(s) not working 20,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,949
Leaf spring fractured 19,317
Registration plate lamp not working 17,273
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W38 NWE is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 107,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,324 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W38 NWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W38 NWE is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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