MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,581 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?
Based on 1,362,678 MOT tests across 122,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M488 DEU is a 1995 Mitsubishi L200 in Silver 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 M488 DEU, 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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What year was M488 DEU registered?
M488 DEU is a 1995 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 15 February 1995.
Is M488 DEU safe to buy?
The MOT history for M488 DEU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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