MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
253,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear tyre perishing
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front shock absorber top protective guards corroding
slight play in n/s/f steering idler
brake pipes at rear showing surface corrosion
exhaust rear section weakening with slight blows in places
n/s/r leaf spring rear shackle bush has slight play
slight blow on exhaust manifold to downpipe joint
slight play in n/s steering idler
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
brake pipes at rear showing slight surface corrosion
slight play in both front inner track rod ends
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pipes at rear slightly corroded
front brake discs slightly worn
slight play in n/s/f steering idler
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
slight distortion in both front brake dics
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?
Based on 1,362,678 MOT tests across 122,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W457 MEC is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 W457 MEC, 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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W457 MEC is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 1 December 2000.
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