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E201 KNP

1988 Mitsubishi L200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

104,137 mi
Last recorded104,137 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi L200134,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE201 KNP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 104,137 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle hard to engage but works ok (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaks from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 104,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded mettal from calliper rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rear tube holed and rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle hard to engage but works ok (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive leaks from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 97,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 97,198 miles

Exhaust system insecure both rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 90,049 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2023 90,048 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mount d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 83,535 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 82,661 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 81,423 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 81,134 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 80,629 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 80,038 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,524 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 78,354 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 78,354 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 77,466 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 77,273 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 76,793 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 76,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 8 Apr 2010 75,755 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 72,168 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 69,441 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 69,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 66,199 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 65,739 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 reliability report

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E201 KNP is a 1988 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1988 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 134,854 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 E201 KNP, 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 38 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E201 KNP is a 1988 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 21 April 1988.

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