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K234 OWV

1998 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,040 mi
Last recorded154,040 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200118,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK234 OWV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2008 154,040 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 154,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 147,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

chassis at rear has started to corrode

steering box has a slight leak

Fail 20 Feb 2007 147,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

chassis at rear has started to corrode

front propshaft rear uni-joint has play

slight play in nearside steering idler

slight power steering box leak

Pass 6 Dec 2005 126,372 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Dec 2005 126,371 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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K234 OWV is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 118,324 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 K234 OWV, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K234 OWV registered?

K234 OWV is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 3 December 1998.

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