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P132 MCS

1997 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,193 mi
Last recorded85,193 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200119,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 MCS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 85,193 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)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 85,193 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light obligatory (1.3.2e)

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 82,943 miles

some surface rusting of underfloor,chassis and fuel pipes

Pass 13 Feb 2014 79,815 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 79,815 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 77,293 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 77,293 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 72,846 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 68,281 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 68,281 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 62,662 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 57,139 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 57,139 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

metal brake pipes at load sensing valve are slightly corroded.

Fail 22 Feb 2008 52,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 52,224 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 47,224 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2007 47,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 42,599 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 42,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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P132 MCS is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 P132 MCS, 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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P132 MCS is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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