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E947 HDF

1987 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,752 mi
Last recorded163,752 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1987 Mitsubishi L200110,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE947 HDF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 163,752 miles

Battery insecure

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2009 163,752 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Battery insecure

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 156,620 miles

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

Nearside front door mirror loose.

Fail 14 Jul 2008 156,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front door mirror loose.

Pass 11 Jul 2007 149,239 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 149,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 141,244 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 141,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake performance just within required limits.

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

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
Full Mitsubishi L200 reliability report

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E947 HDF is a 1987 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 E947 HDF, 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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E947 HDF is a 1987 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 12 August 1987.

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