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GIL 2983

1998 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,703 mi
Last recorded119,703 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200118,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIL 2983
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 119,703 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 119,679 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 17 Jan 2010 113,837 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 113,837 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 108,260 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 108,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Lower Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 101,716 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 101,716 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 94,952 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 94,952 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 87,464 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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GIL 2983 is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 GIL 2983, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GIL 2983 registered?

GIL 2983 is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for GIL 2983 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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