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M518 CCR

1998 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

252,545 mi
Last recorded252,545 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200118,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM518 CCR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 252,545 miles

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

offside rear hub seal leaking

Fail 18 Nov 2013 252,545 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2012 238,223 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 238,223 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 224,939 miles

offside rear brake low effort

offside rear outer sill corroded slightly

Fail 5 Dec 2011 224,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside rear brake low effort

offside rear outer sill corroded slightly

Pass 6 Dec 2010 213,924 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 213,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 208,548 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside rear brake low effort

Pass 9 Oct 2008 205,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

offside rear brake low effort on footbrake and parking brake

Fail 9 Oct 2008 205,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear brake low effort on footbrake and parking brake

Pass 9 Oct 2007 201,181 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 192,193 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 177,163 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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M518 CCR is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 118,324 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 M518 CCR, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M518 CCR registered?

M518 CCR is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is M518 CCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M518 CCR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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