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P168 DCF

1997 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,352 mi
Last recorded180,352 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200119,304 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 DCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 180,352 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 178,248 miles

underneath vehicle rusty and in poor condition

Fail 10 Jan 2011 175,005 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 175,005 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 177,109 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 169,446 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 167,472 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 163,905 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 163,905 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 16,002 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
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P168 DCF is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P168 DCF, 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 P168 DCF registered?

P168 DCF is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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