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F539 SHJ

1989 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,266 mi
Last recorded152,266 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 1989 Mitsubishi L200131,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF539 SHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 152,266 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 144,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 139,772 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 139,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 133,337 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 126,666 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 126,660 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F539 SHJ is a 1989 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F539 SHJ, 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 F539 SHJ registered?

F539 SHJ is a 1989 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 10 May 1989.

Is F539 SHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F539 SHJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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