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E478 GFV

1987 Mitsubishi L200

Yellow Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,513 mi
Last recorded133,513 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2006
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi L200110,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE478 GFV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2006 133,513 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

entire underside of vehicle in slight state of corrosion

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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E478 GFV is a 1987 Mitsubishi L200 in Yellow with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E478 GFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E478 GFV registered?

E478 GFV is a 1987 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 2 December 1987.

Is E478 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E478 GFV shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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