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E251 COD

1988 Mitsubishi L200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,902 mi
Last recorded148,902 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi L200134,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE251 COD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2007 148,902 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 175,861 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2006 148,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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E251 COD is a 1988 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E251 COD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E251 COD?

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What year was E251 COD registered?

E251 COD is a 1988 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is E251 COD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E251 COD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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