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E472 EJF

1988 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,617 mi
Last recorded109,617 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi L200134,854 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE472 EJF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 109,617 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2012 109,429 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 101,333 miles

Slight play n/s/front w/bearing.

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 101,310 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Brake servo vacuum pump weak.

Near side rear tyre low tread depth and cracking.

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Slight play n/s/front w/bearing.

Pass 25 May 2007 97,865 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2007 97,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front propshaft has excessive play in rear universal joint.

Pass 15 May 2006 89,407 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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E472 EJF is a 1988 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E472 EJF, 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 E472 EJF registered?

E472 EJF is a 1988 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 14 January 1988.

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The MOT history for E472 EJF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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