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BHZ 8289

1991 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,899 mi
Last recorded131,899 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi L200126,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 8289
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 May 2018 131,899 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2017 130,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 127,326 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 127,326 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door shut (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 125,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 123,091 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 115,469 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 106,564 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 106,564 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

hand brake light on

slight stifness in steering

Pass 21 Jan 2011 101,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight fuel dampness around injector area

slight wear in nearside steering idler bushes

surface corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 15 Jan 2010 96,169 miles

light surface corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

light surface corrosion to underbody / chassis in places

nail in nearside front tyre

slight oil dampness under engine area

very slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jan 2009 90,883 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 85,820 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all tyres protrude from wheel arches

Pass 4 Jan 2007 81,761 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 79,568 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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BHZ 8289 is a 1991 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 126,824 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 BHZ 8289, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BHZ 8289 is a 1991 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 1 December 1991.

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