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56 TAF

1997 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,513 mi
Last recorded99,513 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200119,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 TAF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 99,513 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 97,416 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 93,855 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 93,852 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 91,109 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 87,534 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 85,150 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 81,656 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 79,890 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 77,968 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 73,711 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,736 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 66,821 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2012 64,409 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 64,395 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 61,654 miles

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 61,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside front headlamp not secure

Pass 13 Dec 2010 59,208 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 59,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 56,405 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 52,721 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 48,612 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 41,434 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 35,981 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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56 TAF is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 56 TAF, 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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56 TAF is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 9 December 1997.

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