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N149 CAJ

1997 Mitsubishi L200

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,815 mi
Last recorded178,815 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200119,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 CAJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 178,815 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 178,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 171,652 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 164,958 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

nearside rear brake effitiency low

vehicle is a four door - computer records can only find a two door

Fail 2 Dec 2010 164,855 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

nearside rear brake effitiency low

vehicle is a four door - computer records can only find a two door

Fail 10 Dec 2009 151,108 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front tyres 3mm

front propshaft universal joint worn resulting in play

reverse lights do not work

Pass 10 Dec 2009 151,108 miles

both front tyres 3mm

front propshaft universal joint worn resulting in play

reverse lights do not work

Pass 5 Dec 2008 140,091 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

offside front tyre wall cut

reverse lamp/s not working

Pass 11 Dec 2007 124,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front prop shaft rear u/j vary worn

spare tyre soft

Fail 11 Dec 2007 124,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front prop shaft rear u/j vary worn

spare tyre soft

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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N149 CAJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 119,304 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 N149 CAJ, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N149 CAJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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