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8098 BY

2012 Mitsubishi L200

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,283 mi
Last recorded34,283 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi L20078,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8098 BY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 34,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Aug 2024 33,971 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 33,493 miles

Nearside side step corroded

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 32,834 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 32,834 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 31,597 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 31,597 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 29,636 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 27,740 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 26,429 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 25,342 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 23,814 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 22,568 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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8098 BY is a 2012 Mitsubishi L200 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 78,320 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 8098 BY, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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8098 BY is a 2012 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for 8098 BY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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