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A5 TYR

1997 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,989 mi
Last recorded157,989 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200119,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 TYR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 157,989 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 157,896 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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A5 TYR is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A5 TYR, 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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What year was A5 TYR registered?

A5 TYR is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is A5 TYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 TYR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A5 TYR have outstanding finance?

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