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P171 CLJ

1997 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,283 mi
Last recorded107,283 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200119,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 CLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2010 107,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 95,270 miles

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

N/S INNER GAITER SPLIT

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

Propshaft component defective

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 95,270 miles

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

N/S INNER GAITER SPLIT

Propshaft component defective

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 83,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 79,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 75,702 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 75,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2005 70,577 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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P171 CLJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P171 CLJ, 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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P171 CLJ is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 12 July 1997.

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