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L200 SDC

1997 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,519 mi
Last recorded184,519 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200119,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 184,519 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 182,695 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 181,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 180,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material By load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2013 179,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 179,252 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 173,626 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 173,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Upper Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 165,747 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 157,884 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2009 149,771 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 149,771 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 143,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 143,116 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 135,330 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 125,410 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 SDC is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SDC, 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 SDC registered?

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

Is L200 SDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L200 SDC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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