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J248 DJS

1992 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

53,688 mi
Last recorded53,688 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi L200135,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ248 DJS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 53,688 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 53,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 51,006 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 48,340 miles

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

offside front wiper blade torn

Fail 7 Mar 2015 48,340 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

offside front wiper blade torn

Pass 16 Dec 2013 45,054 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 45,050 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 41,940 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,227 miles

noise power steering pump

Pass 2 Mar 2011 38,821 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 38,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,460 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 35,450 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 31,562 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 31,556 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,174 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 25,218 miles

tyres starting toperish

Pass 26 Oct 2005 21,753 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2005 21,753 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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J248 DJS is a 1992 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 J248 DJS, 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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J248 DJS is a 1992 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 3 February 1992.

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