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K478 CEP

1993 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,209 mi
Last recorded129,209 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi L200123,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK478 CEP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 129,209 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 129,198 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front steering arm IDLE ARM bush play

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 125,250 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idle arm ball joint and bush (2.2.B.1g)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four front and rear (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 125,250 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bump stop (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idle arm ball joint and bush (2.2.B.1g)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four front and rear (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 121,830 miles

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 121,810 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 121,798 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2014 117,394 miles

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

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

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

underbody heaviely undersealed

Pass 23 Oct 2014 117,394 miles

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

underbody heaviely undersealed

Pass 19 Oct 2013 113,120 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 108,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Oil leak

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2011 104,101 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 98,617 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 93,942 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 89,046 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 89,046 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 83,788 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 83,787 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 800,006 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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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K478 CEP is a 1993 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 1993 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 123,585 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 K478 CEP, 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 33 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K478 CEP is a 1993 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 8 April 1993.

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