MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion evident on chassis
corrosion evident on front inner wings
rear shackle bushes perished
wireing loose & clutch pipe not clipped
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
corrosion evident on chassis
corrosion evident on front inner wings
rear shackle bushes perished
wireing loose & clutch pipe not clipped
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ex emissions high 2.98 3 max
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
ex emissions high 2.98 3 max
FRONT LEFT INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT COME OFF
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
FRONT LEFT INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT COME OFF
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
slight fluid leak from steering box
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
r/o/s light lens cracked
slight weepage from fuel tank drain plug area
slight weepage from steering box
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?
Based on 1,362,678 MOT tests across 122,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P159 PWW is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 P159 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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P159 PWW is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P159 PWW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P159 PWW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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