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A1 KSK

1997 Mitsubishi L200

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

96,247 mi
Last recorded96,247 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200119,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 KSK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 96,247 miles

Surface corrosion chassis

Surface corrosion steering & suspension components

Pass 14 Mar 2025 95,500 miles

Surface corrosion chassis

Surface corrosion steering & suspension components

Pass 5 Feb 2024 94,934 miles

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

Surface corrosion chassis

Surface corrosion steering & suspension components

Pass 31 Jan 2023 92,587 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering & suspension components surface corrosion

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 88,830 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 84,602 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 82,690 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 81,007 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 77,214 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 76,768 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 75,101 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 74,080 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 74,080 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 73,068 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 71,951 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 70,756 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 69,531 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Surface corrosion steering and suspension components and chassis

Pass 2 Feb 2010 68,261 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 67,248 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 65,646 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 63,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 60,312 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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A1 KSK is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 A1 KSK, 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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A1 KSK is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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