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J7 PEB

1996 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,500 mi
Last recorded98,500 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L200108,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 PEB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 98,500 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 98,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated /corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab floor on both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal wheel-arch area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear light damaged

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both rear springs front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rails /outriggers and cross-members on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on all components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 98,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel-arch area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails and outriggers on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab floor on both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on all suspension components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various rubber boots and bushes both front and rear deteriorated with age

Pass 4 Feb 2022 98,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective all mounts from front to rear old and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel-arch/bulkhead area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab floor on both sides corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

various rubber boots and bushes from front to rear deteriorated with age

Pass 2 Jun 2020 98,500 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses front and rear deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear springs and all bushes deteriorated

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails and outriggers front and rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 96,780 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material al brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear leaf springs worn and corroded

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis and outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 87,352 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 83,348 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

all tyres outer side walls badly peryished no cords

chassis and under vehicle badly corroded

front and rear under vehicle suspension components corroded

vehicle smokes on acculation

Pass 18 Dec 2015 82,907 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 79,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 79,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,783 miles

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 69,350 miles

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

slight play in steering ball joints

Fail 19 Dec 2012 69,350 miles

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

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

slight play in steering ball joints

Pass 16 Nov 2011 65,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 59,529 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear spring hanger bushes have slight deterioration

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2010 59,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Oil leak

both rear spring hanger bushes have slight deterioration

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2009 54,300 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 51,740 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 93,310 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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 Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 79,627 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 73,997 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 73,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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J7 PEB is a 1996 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 108,892 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 J7 PEB, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J7 PEB is a 1996 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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