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P159 TUG

1997 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,367 mi
Last recorded166,367 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200119,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 TUG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 166,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wing repaired with tape on edge

rear n/s shocker damp

Pass 16 Aug 2011 159,979 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

centre propshaft joint badly worn

nearside inner drive boot split

Pass 17 Aug 2010 153,186 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 145,252 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2009 145,195 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2008 137,461 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 128,319 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 128,257 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 118,759 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 118,759 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 109,856 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 109,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (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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P159 TUG is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P159 TUG, 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 TUG is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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