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M173 EAF

1995 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,415 mi
Last recorded103,415 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi L200112,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM173 EAF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 103,415 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 103,415 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 98,108 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 98,092 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 92,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 92,110 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 87,262 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 87,262 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 84,136 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 84,136 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 81,859 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 81,848 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket nut missing (2.4.B.6c)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 81,496 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005

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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M173 EAF is a 1995 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M173 EAF, 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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M173 EAF is a 1995 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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