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F178 PPU

1989 Mitsubishi L200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,386 mi
Last recorded173,386 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi L200131,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF178 PPU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2007 173,386 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 159,043 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 158,877 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

headlamp dim dip low intencity

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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F178 PPU is a 1989 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 131,474 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 F178 PPU, 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 37 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 F178 PPU registered?

F178 PPU is a 1989 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 10 March 1989.

Is F178 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F178 PPU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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