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L20 DSG

1997 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,200 mi
Last recorded114,200 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200119,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 DSG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 114,200 miles

N/Side steering idler slight ware

Pass 3 Apr 2007 107,156 miles

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

slight black smoke

slight movement in steering

Fail 16 Mar 2007 107,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2006 99,617 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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L20 DSG is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L20 DSG, 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 L20 DSG registered?

L20 DSG is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is L20 DSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L20 DSG shows 4 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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