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J245 VUJ

1992 Mitsubishi L200

Beige Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,426 mi
Last recorded90,426 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi L200135,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ245 VUJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2014 90,426 miles

All of chassis and suspension arms slightly corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers split

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 90,426 miles

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

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

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

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

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

All of chassis and suspension arms slightly corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers split

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

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 90,022 miles

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

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

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

Rear arches corroded

The entire chassis is slightly corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2013 90,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear arches corroded

The entire chassis is slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 89,879 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 89,869 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 89,238 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 87,306 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 77,540 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 66,360 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 66,350 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2007 62,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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J245 VUJ is a 1992 Mitsubishi L200 in Beige with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 135,958 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 J245 VUJ, 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 34 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J245 VUJ registered?

J245 VUJ is a 1992 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 24 January 1992.

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The MOT history for J245 VUJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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