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N179 EFY

1996 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,652 mi
Last recorded146,652 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L200108,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 EFY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 146,652 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 132,883 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Pass 15 Mar 2008 132,883 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Mar 2007 127,266 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front pads getting low

slight play to steering box drop arm ball-joint

windscreen cracked outside swept area (offside lower part)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 127,266 miles

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

front pads getting low

slight play to steering box drop arm ball-joint

windscreen cracked outside swept area (offside lower part)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 118,537 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to chassis

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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N179 EFY is a 1996 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N179 EFY, 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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What year was N179 EFY registered?

N179 EFY is a 1996 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 8 July 1996.

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The MOT history for N179 EFY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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