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L200 KCL

1997 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

228,966 mi
Last recorded228,966 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200119,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 KCL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 228,966 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 227,325 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler arm assembly (2.1.3 (b) (i))

ball joint and steering joint rubbers deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2022 227,325 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering idler arm assembly (2.1.3 (b) (i))

ball joint and steering joint rubbers deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2020 225,211 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2020 225,211 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2019 223,005 miles

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON

CORROSION STARTING IN NON PRESCRIDED AREAS AND REAR BUCK

Nearside Front IDLER ARM BALL JOINT

Pass 4 Sep 2018 221,427 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 221,426 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 215,495 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 215,072 miles

Ball joint has excessive play STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.2.B.1f)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded LOAD VALVE TO REAR FLEXY HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front GEARBOX SUPPORT

Pass 6 Jul 2016 207,406 miles

CORROSION STARTING IN PRESCRIBED AND NON PRE AREAS

Pass 28 Jul 2015 201,932 miles

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

offside front chassis out rigger corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2015 201,929 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

offside front chassis out rigger corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2014 195,866 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 188,223 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 188,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 179,099 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 173,019 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 161,703 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 154,550 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 143,895 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 134,027 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 121,385 miles

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

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

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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L200 KCL is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 119,304 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 L200 KCL, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L200 KCL is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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