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MIB 7983

1988 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

156,601 mi
Last recorded156,601 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIB 7983
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 156,601 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 148,161 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 147,919 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 140,261 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 2 Apr 2012 140,261 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 130,455 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 113,249 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 112,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 107,358 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 107,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 101,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 89,667 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 89,667 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,676
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
49,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,357
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,750
Leaf spring fractured 21,365
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 20,776
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,525
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MIB 7983 is a 1988 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MIB 7983, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 38 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MIB 7983 registered?

MIB 7983 is a 1988 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is MIB 7983 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIB 7983 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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