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W457 MEC

2000 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

253,029 mi
Last recorded253,029 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L200107,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW457 MEC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 253,029 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 253,026 miles

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 ()

Pass 11 Mar 2017 232,112 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 217,054 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 216,573 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 216,564 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 212,719 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 204,701 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 193,428 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 176,851 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 166,038 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 166,038 miles

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)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 157,045 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 145,830 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight distortion in both front brake dics

Pass 18 Dec 2006 129,812 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 112,443 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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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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