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E451 FNO

1988 Mitsubishi L200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,272 mi
Last recorded142,272 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi L200134,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE451 FNO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 142,272 miles

engine smoke at high revs

o/s front and n/s front floor rusted

Fail 16 Oct 2007 141,965 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play front hub/steering area

Pass 19 Oct 2006 139,010 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 139,010 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear numberplate cracked

rear tyres getting low

slight play in steering linkage

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

damage to front end

front tyres getting low

gear lever insercure

handbrake needs adjustment

offside door lock not working

offside rear light lens cracked

oil leak

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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E451 FNO is a 1988 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E451 FNO, 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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What year was E451 FNO registered?

E451 FNO is a 1988 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 20 April 1988.

Is E451 FNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E451 FNO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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