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N279 VFJ

1996 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,922 mi
Last recorded70,922 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L200108,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN279 VFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 70,922 miles

clean all brakes

general condition of bodey work very tattey but complies to mot standard

wind screen has light wiper scratch marks on nearside

Fail 25 Mar 2011 70,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

clean all brakes

general condition of bodey work very tattey but complies to mot standard

wind screen has light wiper scratch marks on nearside

Pass 28 Mar 2010 51,459 miles

damage to near side andoff side front wings and both doors

rear tyres starting to crack on side walls

tidey up bodey work

Fail 8 Mar 2010 61,459 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

both front wings damaged

rear tyre side walls slightly detiorated

Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,558 miles

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

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

nearside front outer cv boot has string twisted around it

nearside weld broken on rear cage

slight free play in steering idler

Fail 28 Feb 2009 48,558 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside front outer cv boot has string twisted around it

nearside weld broken on rear cage

slight free play in steering idler

Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,538 miles

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

No plate lights came on when tapped

both front tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

front discs rusted

lift in nearside front lower suspension ball joint

nearside front brake did not lock out

nearside wiper rubber split

offside rear fog light loose

power steering noisy and a little lumpy when wheels are turned from lock to lock

tail gate not as secure as it could be

Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,217 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 28,976 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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N279 VFJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N279 VFJ, 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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N279 VFJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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