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FCZ 9973

2000 Mitsubishi L200

Green Petrol 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

200,560 mi
Last recorded200,560 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Mitsubishi L200107,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 9973
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 200,560 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 200,553 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 184,931 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 184,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 182,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 169,509 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 169,509 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 144,323 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsf drive shaft boot split.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 131,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 130,956 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 116,616 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 116,616 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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FCZ 9973 is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 107,742 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 FCZ 9973, 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 26 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FCZ 9973 is a 2000 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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