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P118 ERB

1997 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,667 mi
Last recorded127,667 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200119,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 ERB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 127,667 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 126,506 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 12,119 miles

Oil leak

all chassis rails and body mounts corroded

front and rear springs corroded

play in n/s front inner track arm

rear shocker casings corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2014 12,119 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

all chassis rails and body mounts corroded

front and rear springs corroded

play in n/s front inner track arm

rear shocker casings corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2013 11,722 miles

all chassis rails and body mounts corroded

exaust rattling

front and rear springs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 113,035 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 109,427 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 108,873 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 108,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 104,645 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 104,644 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 89,944 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 89,506 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 89,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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P118 ERB is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 119,304 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 P118 ERB, 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 29 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P118 ERB registered?

P118 ERB is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P118 ERB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 ERB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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