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M406 FYJ

1996 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

228,122 mi
Last recorded228,122 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L200108,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM406 FYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 228,122 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 22,627 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 219,598 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 219,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 214,214 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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M406 FYJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 108,892 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 M406 FYJ, 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 30 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M406 FYJ registered?

M406 FYJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is M406 FYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M406 FYJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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