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N142 SPR

1996 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,339 mi
Last recorded78,339 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L200108,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 SPR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,339 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 78,339 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 78,339 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,339 miles

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 78,339 miles

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

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2015 78,399 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 78,339 miles

Chassis has surface rust

Rear x member pipe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 78,341 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 78,339 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 78,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 78,339 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 78,339 miles

offside front wing slighty damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,339 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 78,339 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 77,075 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 76,165 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 72,566 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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N142 SPR is a 1996 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 N142 SPR, 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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N142 SPR is a 1996 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 30 March 1996.

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