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HBZ 190

1998 Mitsubishi L200

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

174,561 mi
Last recorded174,561 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200118,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBZ 190
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 174,561 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

handbrake light on dash

water in fuel light on dash

Pass 24 Mar 2025 173,631 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 173,631 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt installation in such a position that loading the belt causes the cushion to be raised or significantly compressed, allowing the occupant to effectively move forward (10.1 (l))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering idler (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 168,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 168,396 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 163,868 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 163,868 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 168,088 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 168,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s/r quarter panel bracket broken

Pass 5 May 2021 161,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 161,143 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 160,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from flexi to caliper slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shackle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s head lamp pattern only just acceptable

Fail 12 Mar 2020 160,294 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shackle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s head lamp pattern only just acceptable

Pass 19 Mar 2019 158,570 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 158,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/bump stop corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 150,696 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 150,696 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 142,784 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre tread uneven

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 142,784 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre tread uneven

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 125,490 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2015 116,550 miles

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

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Steel fuel pipes corroded.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 105,766 miles

3 Tyres worn on edges close to limit.

Oil leak

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 105,757 miles

Offside Rear Wheel fitment excessively worn between the wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5) DANGEROUS

3 Tyres worn on edges close to limit.

Oil leak

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 99,065 miles

gearbox mounting split under body surface corrosion long handbrake travel oil leaks

o/s/f headlamp protector cracked wheels corroded alternator belt cracking surface corrosion various steel brake pipes o/s/r n/s/r rear shackle bushes splitting o/s/r shock obsorber casing rusty

Fail 7 Mar 2013 99,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

surface corrosion various steel brake pipes o/s/r shock obsorber casing rusty gearbox mounting split o/s/r n/s/r spring shackle bushes splitting long handbrake travel

Pass 7 Mar 2012 92,899 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 92,829 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

long handbrake travel rear bumper rusty o/s/r shock casing rusty corrosion rear exhaust sections oil leaks surface corrosion various steel brake pipes o/s/f track rod end boot perishing

under body corrosion slight play o/s/f n/s/f wheel bearings o/s/r spring shackle bush split brake fluild level slightly low

Pass 25 Feb 2011 85,549 miles

corrosion various steel brake pipes slight play o/s/f lower ball joint slight play front wheel bearings long h/brake travel

rear bumper rusty front shocks slightly weak long h/brake travel o/s/r shock cover rusty corrosion o/s/r n/s/r wheel arches surface corrosion various steel brake pipes

Pass 5 Mar 2010 79,369 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 79,365 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 73,172 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

n/s o/s front wheel bearings have slight play

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

n/s o/s rear spring hanger bushes worn

wear in n/s steering ldler

Pass 22 Feb 2008 66,962 miles

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

o/s rear shock absorber shroud corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2008 66,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

o/s rear shock absorber shroud corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2007 61,156 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 61,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 55,212 miles

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

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

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

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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HBZ 190 is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HBZ 190, 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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HBZ 190 is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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