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FIL 1624

1998 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,752 mi
Last recorded112,752 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200118,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 1624
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2023 112,752 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside center cross member corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 109,893 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear offside sill corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2021 109,893 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear offside sill corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 106,223 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 101,605 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 100,798 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 100,483 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 100,483 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 100,386 miles

both front brake pipes coated in protective coating of paint

osf suspension bump stop corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 1 Nov 2012 100,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

both front brake pipes coated in protective coating of paint

osf suspension bump stop corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 29 Oct 2011 100,371 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 99,680 miles

slight play in all steering joints

Pass 12 Oct 2009 99,679 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 99,679 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2008 95,378 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 87,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all front steering ball joints worn, ok at time of test

Pass 8 Oct 2007 87,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all front steering ball joints worn, ok at time of test

Pass 9 Oct 2006 83,246 miles

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

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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FIL 1624 is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 118,324 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 FIL 1624, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FIL 1624 registered?

FIL 1624 is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is FIL 1624 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIL 1624 shows 18 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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