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K996 OYJ

1993 Mitsubishi L200

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

332,741 mi
Last recorded332,741 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Mitsubishi L200123,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK996 OYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2009 332,741 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

major engine oil leak.

rear axel brake pipes corroded.

Pass 28 Nov 2008 313,329 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 313,329 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine oiley from an repaired flued leak.

Pass 21 Nov 2007 292,438 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres outer walls slight damaged

centre prop joint worn

chassis rusting

Fail 21 Nov 2007 292,438 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres outer walls slight damaged

centre prop joint worn

chassis rusting

Pass 26 Oct 2006 275,264 miles

front number plate corner cracked. †engine oil leak. †underneath off vehicle surface corrosion.

Fail 10 Oct 2006 275,264 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

emissions might change when exhaust is repaired possible higher readings.

rear fog can be switched on without main lights. †prop shaft center mount perished and worn. †front no plate corner cracked. †track rod ends need greasing. †engine oil leak. †underneath off vehicle in very rusty condition.

Fail 29 Sep 2006 275,219 miles

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

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

Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K996 OYJ is a 1993 Mitsubishi L200 in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 K996 OYJ, 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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K996 OYJ is a 1993 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 18 May 1993.

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