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G879 XHW

1990 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,164 mi
Last recorded79,164 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1990 Mitsubishi L200120,790 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG879 XHW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 79,164 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

drivers seat brackets modified

Fail 29 Sep 2021 79,129 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn PROP SHAFT REAR UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component BOX (2.1.5 (a))

drivers seat brackets modified

Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,706 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread part broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front bumper corrosion hole.

Fail 28 Sep 2020 78,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread part broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front bumper corrosion hole.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing base of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 77,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 76,962 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from lim valve to front bye feul tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front tyres cracking in tread

weep from stering idlier

Fail 25 Oct 2017 76,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from wheel cyl to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded from lim valve to front bye feul tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

front tyres cracking in tread

weep from stering idlier

Pass 28 Sep 2016 75,806 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded fromlimer valve to front side off feul tank (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axel to lim valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

traval at hand brake lever

Fail 23 Sep 2016 75,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake pipe slightly corroded fromlimer valve to front side off feul tank (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axel to lim valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

traval at hand brake lever

Pass 23 Sep 2015 74,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by diesel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe small weep (7.1.2)

oil leak engin

traval at hand brake lever

Fail 21 Sep 2015 74,212 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement marked in yellow chalk (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by diesel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe small weep (7.1.2)

oil leak engin

traval at hand brake lever

Pass 10 Sep 2014 72,674 miles

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

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

front flexable uoses perish

squeak from offside feont brake

steel brake pipes front to back rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2014 72,640 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

front flexable uoses perish

squeak from offside feont brake

steel brake pipes front to back rusty

Pass 11 Sep 2013 71,202 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 69,660 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 66,220 miles

front number plate getting tarnished

nearside front light lens slighty cracked

slight movement in nearside and offside front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 10 Sep 2010 63,687 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 61,335 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 59,447 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 56,859 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 54,693 miles

keep a check on both rear tyres

Pass 17 Aug 2005 51,594 miles

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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G879 XHW is a 1990 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1990 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 120,790 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 G879 XHW, 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 36 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G879 XHW is a 1990 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 25 June 1990.

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