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W598 TUJ

2000 Mitsubishi L200

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

159,851 mi
Last recorded159,851 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L200107,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 TUJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 159,851 miles

A section of the steering wheel has been tapped up

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All other remaining mounting areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp and indicator lens loose not insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked. Light output unaffected

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp unit filled with water. Working at time of test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear section of body affected by corrosion . Not structural

Fail 21 Dec 2018 159,479 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

A section of the steering wheel has been tapped up

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security All other remaining mounting areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp and indicator lens loose not insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked. Light output unaffected

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp unit filled with water. Working at time of test

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear section of body affected by corrosion . Not structural

Pass 27 Dec 2017 150,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section at flexi and pipe into box (7.1.2)

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

corrosion and hole in front cross member on nearside by body mount

offside front brake pipe at caliper rusty

Fail 20 Dec 2017 150,341 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both nearside front to rear brake pipes at rear at load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch in more than one place (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking from load valve to brake hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section at flexi and pipe into box (7.1.2)

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

both rear brake pipes across axle rusty

corrosion and hole in front cross member on nearside by body mount

offside front brake pipe at caliper rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2016 148,722 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 144,205 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 136,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 127,291 miles

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

centre propshaft bearing worn.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 117,290 miles

propshaft centre bearing rubber deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2011 105,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust hitting on suspension bar

offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

propshaft centre bearing rubber deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2010 92,659 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 92,659 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 81,572 miles

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

rear registration plate

Pass 14 Nov 2008 71,991 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 63,829 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 47,268 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W598 TUJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 in Silver 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 W598 TUJ, 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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W598 TUJ is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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