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E253 HEW

1987 Mitsubishi L200

Green Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,318 mi
Last recorded57,318 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2009
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi L200110,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE253 HEW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2009 57,318 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 57,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 54,569 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 54,565 miles

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 53,323 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 53,298 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 53,103 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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E253 HEW is a 1987 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 E253 HEW, 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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What year was E253 HEW registered?

E253 HEW is a 1987 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 2 November 1987.

Is E253 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E253 HEW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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