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H298 YCA

1991 Mitsubishi L200

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,289 mi
Last recorded103,289 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi L200126,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 YCA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 103,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front stay bar front bushes split

rear brake pipes corroded require attention

Fail 11 Nov 2011 103,265 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front stay bar front bushes split

rear brake pipes corroded require attention

Pass 10 Nov 2010 98,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

both front staybar front bushes split

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2010 98,461 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

both front staybar front bushes split

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2009 94,222 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2009 94,219 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 92,472 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 92,472 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 87,663 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 87,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake has a lot of travel but brakes work fine

Pass 27 Jun 2006 83,451 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 83,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 78,918 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 78,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H298 YCA is a 1991 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 126,824 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 H298 YCA, 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 35 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H298 YCA is a 1991 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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