MOT Status
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148,210 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Tub cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Corrosion on front suspension components
Corrosion on underneath in places
Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor to arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Boot cross section (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Harvey underseal on under body
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear fuel pipes corroded
some play in steering linkages
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
both rear tyres low tread
front bumper damaged
temp rear exhaust bracket
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
both rear tyres low tread
front bumper damaged
temp rear exhaust bracket
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
accident damage to nsf wing ,corrosion both rear inner wheel arches ( not structural )
battery insecure
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
accident damage to nsf wing ,corrosion both rear inner wheel arches ( not structural )
battery insecure
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
small patches of corrosion
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Centre Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?
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OSJ 971 is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
Across all 1998 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 118,324 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 OSJ 971, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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OSJ 971 is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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