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P140 DUY

1997 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

212,223 mi
Last recorded212,223 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200119,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 DUY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 212,223 miles

All under body heavily undersealed..

Pass 21 Mar 2023 211,833 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill corroding

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill corroding

Pass 23 Mar 2022 208,645 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 204,676 miles

Central Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 199,348 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 169,648 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wings have tape repair

Pass 31 Jan 2018 100,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

crack in n/s rear lamp

Fail 5 Aug 2016 180,319 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 177,665 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 174,545 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 170,036 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 164,869 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 161,574 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside handbrake lower reading than nearside requires attention

Pass 17 Jan 2011 161,574 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside handbrake lower reading than nearside requires attention

Pass 18 Jan 2010 157,363 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 150,287 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2007 145,683 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 143,807 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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P140 DUY is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 P140 DUY, 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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P140 DUY is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 31 March 1997.

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