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L200 SGS

1998 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

276,903 mi
Last recorded276,903 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200118,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL200 SGS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 276,903 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear indicators with position lamps (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear tail pipe shorted

Rear rear tub corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2023 273,026 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both shackle bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust tail pipe shorted

Rear rear tub corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 266,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both rear leaf spring slight play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 261,126 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tail pipe short

Pass 25 Nov 2020 257,087 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides rear leaf spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tail pipe corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 252,018 miles

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

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

chassis corroded both sides rear

front brake discs corroded

leaf spring bushes worn rear

rear tub corroded

rear tyres cracking

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 5 Nov 2019 252,014 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel linkage ball joint offside (2.3 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

both nearside tyres cracking

chassis slighty corroded at rear both sides

front valance corroded

rear leaf spring bushes worn

rear tub corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 249,137 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassie (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 244,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres cracking

chassis starting to corroded throughout

oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2016 240,200 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 238,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 232,787 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Jul 2013 230,041 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 223,409 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Apr 2011 214,935 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 208,182 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 199,779 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 191,859 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn resulting in knocking on road

Fail 9 Apr 2008 191,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight travel on foot brake pedal

Pass 5 Apr 2007 186,953 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 170,480 miles

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

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 SGS is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 118,324 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 SGS, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L200 SGS is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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