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M54 TAU

1995 Mitsubishi L200

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

85,563 mi
Last recorded85,563 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mitsubishi L200112,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM54 TAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2026 85,563 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine bed fixing area of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced engine bed fixing area of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 84,693 miles

BOTH REAR LEAF SPRINGS CORRODED

CORROSION ON INNER AND OUTER SILLS

CORROSION ON O/S AND CHASSIS

O/S/F AND N/S/F INNER WINGS TO BODY MOUNTS CORRODED

UNDER FLOOR CORROSION

Pass 5 Feb 2024 83,503 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 80,549 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Feb 2022 79,595 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 79,595 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 77,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 77,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 74,104 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear 1 of 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross over (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 68,350 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,708 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel leafs (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 65,665 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount (behind wheel as marked) (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount(on body) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg above axle (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel leafs (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 60,465 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2016 60,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 56,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2015 56,508 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 54,622 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 52,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 50,628 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 48,644 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 48,644 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 46,885 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 46,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 44,785 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 44,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 41,434 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 41,428 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 38,369 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

prop shaft centre bearing mounting rubber worn

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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M54 TAU is a 1995 Mitsubishi L200 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 M54 TAU, 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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M54 TAU is a 1995 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 14 April 1995.

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