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E697 LRY

1988 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,389 mi
Last recorded185,389 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 1988 Mitsubishi L200134,854 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE697 LRY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 185,389 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 185,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 164,597 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 16,150 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 161,526 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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E697 LRY is a 1988 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E697 LRY, 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 E697 LRY registered?

E697 LRY is a 1988 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E697 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E697 LRY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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