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D196 PKW

1987 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

225,072 mi
Last recorded225,072 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi L200110,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD196 PKW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 225,072 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 224,988 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 221,071 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 220,919 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 216,864 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 216,864 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 211,909 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 211,909 miles

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

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

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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D196 PKW is a 1987 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 110,474 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 D196 PKW, 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 39 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D196 PKW is a 1987 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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