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P160 DPB

1997 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

63,965 mi
Last recorded63,965 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200119,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP160 DPB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 63,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 63,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 63,734 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

general under vehicle corrosion - attention advised

Fail 15 Feb 2025 63,734 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

general under vehicle corrosion - attention advised

Pass 7 Feb 2024 63,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

surface rust on chassis

Pass 15 Dec 2022 62,987 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 62,567 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 61,887 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 61,646 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 61,306 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 60,855 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 60,563 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 58,768 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 57,843 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 56,819 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 55,302 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 53,405 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 51,740 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 49,912 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 47,683 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 46,132 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 43,644 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 reliability report

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P160 DPB is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P160 DPB, 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 P160 DPB registered?

P160 DPB is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P160 DPB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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