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J172 DAP

1991 Mitsubishi L200

Maroon Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

270,191 mi
Last recorded270,191 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Mitsubishi L200126,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ172 DAP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 270,191 miles

Nearside Rear pick up body holed

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2024 270,134 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury lower inner wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Body component corroded and likely to cause injury lower inner wing area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play joint near steering idler (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear pick up body holed

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 2 May 2023 250,751 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 246,781 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as chalked in front of spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced as chalked near bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 234,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 229,974 miles

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

corrosion to chassis rails

Fail 9 Jul 2020 229,968 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member tube - more than 1 hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

corrosion to chassis rails

Pass 16 Feb 2019 224,244 miles

chassis rails and some brake pipes covered in protective underseal

clutch fluid reservoir below minimum

nearside front brake tight to turn by hand

Fail 11 Feb 2019 224,130 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

chassis rails and some brake pipes covered in protective underseal

clutch fluid reservoir below minimum

nearside front brake tight to turn by hand

Pass 17 Feb 2018 220,381 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 220,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 218,330 miles

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

wiperblade in poor condition

Fail 13 Jan 2017 218,232 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

wiperblade in poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2015 216,516 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 214,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to chassis rail and corrosion and hole in offside front inner wheel arch not within prescribed area

offside front brake pipe rusty

steering drop arm on nearside has slight play in bush

Fail 25 Oct 2014 214,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion to chassis rail and corrosion and hole in offside front inner wheel arch not within prescribed area

offside front brake pipe rusty

steering drop arm on nearside has slight play in bush

Pass 16 Oct 2013 205,584 miles

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

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

rear tyres 3MM

Fail 14 Oct 2013 205,549 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear tyres 3MM

Pass 16 Oct 2012 195,625 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2012 195,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 186,865 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 186,865 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 177,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 177,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 173,896 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 173,864 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 169,314 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 163,505 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 reliability report

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J172 DAP is a 1991 Mitsubishi L200 in Maroon with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 J172 DAP, 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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J172 DAP is a 1991 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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