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L200 LNG

1997 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,782 mi
Last recorded72,782 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200119,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 LNG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 72,782 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 72,728 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 70,482 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 69,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all front suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and leaf springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear chassis covered in underseal

Fail 22 Apr 2024 69,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe goes along the chassis leg to brake actuator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe goes along the chassis leg to brake actuator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going along the rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all front suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and leaf springs corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear chassis covered in underseal

Pass 20 Apr 2023 69,181 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axel (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front + pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis leg + suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 68,330 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion visible on chassis front to rear not excessive

some corrosion visible on cab floor not excessive

Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 63,135 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 63,131 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 58,388 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 58,388 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 19 Nov 2010 54,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 54,258 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 47,947 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 47,945 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

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

brake compensator slightly stiff

Pass 22 Apr 2008 42,690 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 42,007 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 42,005 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 40,898 miles

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 LNG is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 L200 LNG, 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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What year was L200 LNG registered?

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

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