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N126 KDE

1996 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,383 mi
Last recorded47,383 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L200108,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 KDE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 47,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 47,359 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 45,921 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 44,888 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,657 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 41,657 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,796 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 39,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,073 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 39,073 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 37,490 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 37,490 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 35,353 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 35,353 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2005 34,007 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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N126 KDE is a 1996 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 N126 KDE, 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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N126 KDE is a 1996 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 19 January 1996.

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