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N342 MYJ

1996 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,375 mi
Last recorded164,375 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Mitsubishi L200108,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 MYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 164,375 miles

Centre handbrake cable in poor condition

Front brake discs worn

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Nearside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

Nearside rear shock absorber lower bush washer damaged and distorted

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

Offside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

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

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Fail 23 May 2011 164,335 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Nearside rear shock absorber lower bush washer damaged and distorted

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

Offside rear brake backplate damp

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Brake warning light staying on

Pass 7 May 2010 157,206 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper blade split at ends, but still clearing screen effectively

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Signs of fluid weeping on backplate of O/S/R wheel

Fail 1 May 2010 157,206 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs lipped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper blade split at ends, but still clearing screen effectively

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak

Signs of fluid weeping on backplate of O/S/R wheel

Pass 9 Apr 2009 150,590 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 144,573 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 133,039 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 11,627 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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N342 MYJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N342 MYJ, 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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N342 MYJ is a 1996 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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