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M156 MFU

1995 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,966 mi
Last recorded168,966 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi L200112,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM156 MFU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2014 168,966 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

body and chassis in poor condition and heavy surface corrosion

both rear arches corroded

exhuast heavy surface corrosion

offside wing mirror slight damage

Pass 11 May 2013 168,966 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

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

both front inner arches corroded

chassis and body surface corroded

slight corrosion on rear arches

slight oil leak from power steering box

Pass 12 May 2012 168,966 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

both front body to chassis mounts corroded

both front inner wheel arches surface corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

chassis surface corroded

rear tail gate corroded

Pass 13 May 2011 168,966 miles

chassis and body heavy surface corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2011 168,966 miles

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

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 166,376 miles

front bump stop mounts corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2010 166,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

front bump stop mounts corroded

rear chassis surface corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2009 147,964 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 132,021 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 131,024 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 113,743 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 98,597 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 98,475 miles

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

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

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M156 MFU is a 1995 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1995 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 112,722 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 M156 MFU, 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 31 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M156 MFU is a 1995 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 4 February 1995.

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