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P159 PWW

1997 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

170,370 mi
Last recorded170,370 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200119,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 PWW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 170,370 miles

corrosion evident on chassis

corrosion evident on front inner wings

rear shackle bushes perished

wireing loose & clutch pipe not clipped

Fail 13 Jul 2012 170,340 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 163,425 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 157,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

ex emissions high 2.98 3 max

Fail 28 Jun 2010 157,161 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 150,259 miles

FRONT LEFT INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT COME OFF

Fail 15 Jun 2009 150,186 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 147,243 miles
Pass 18 May 2007
Fail 11 May 2007 142,254 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 138,799 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 138,745 miles

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.

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
Full Mitsubishi L200 reliability report

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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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What year was P159 PWW registered?

P159 PWW is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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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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