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J989 VPY

1992 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,475 mi
Last recorded138,475 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Mitsubishi L200135,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ989 VPY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2007 138,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 136,649 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 136,649 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front 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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J989 VPY is a 1992 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 J989 VPY, 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 J989 VPY registered?

J989 VPY is a 1992 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J989 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J989 VPY shows 3 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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