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L933 NFC

1997 Mitsubishi L200

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,406 mi
Last recorded197,406 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200119,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL933 NFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 197,406 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 189,590 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 189,590 miles

Nearside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 188,580 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes ones from load sensor valve slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2008 179,472 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 179,472 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 179,429 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 165,825 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 165,382 miles

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

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 148,145 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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L933 NFC is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L933 NFC, 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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L933 NFC is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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