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4030 UE

1997 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

196,740 mi
Last recorded196,740 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200119,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4030 UE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 196,740 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2025 196,740 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 192,205 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 185,133 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 178,786 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 173,146 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 167,940 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 161,412 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 156,518 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 150,548 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 144,344 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 138,188 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 131,463 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 124,257 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 115,701 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 108,728 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 100,923 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 92,189 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f bump stop missing

Pass 28 Jun 2007 80,497 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 69,571 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 69,571 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 59,369 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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4030 UE is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 119,304 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 4030 UE, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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4030 UE is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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