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N261 HJO

1996 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

133,016 mi
Last recorded133,016 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L200108,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN261 HJO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2007 133,016 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 128,171 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 128,171 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all brake pipes slightley corroded

slight play in n/s and o/s front hubs

Pass 4 Jan 2006 121,371 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 121,371 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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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N261 HJO is a 1996 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N261 HJO, 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 N261 HJO registered?

N261 HJO is a 1996 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 29 January 1996.

Is N261 HJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N261 HJO shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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