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P149 PWW

1997 Mitsubishi L200

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,733 mi
Last recorded39,733 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200119,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 PWW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 39,733 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both chassis and body corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 38,178 miles

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

both chassis and body corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2013 38,176 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

both chassis and body corroded

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,814 miles

both chassis and body corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 35,015 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 35,015 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,486 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,230 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 37,778 miles

Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,968 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 29,756 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006
Fail 23 Feb 2006

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.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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P149 PWW is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P149 PWW, 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 P149 PWW registered?

P149 PWW is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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