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P187 COD

1997 Mitsubishi L200

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,931 mi
Last recorded138,931 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200119,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 COD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 138,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 138,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working Stop lamps not working with headlamps on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 136,019 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under side of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Dec 2020 131,460 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 127,169 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 120,636 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 115,293 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 109,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 109,576 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 101,391 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF and OSF brake flexi's corroded at ferrules (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF and OSF brake pipes corroded at brake callipers (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes corroded at tank (7.2.2)

NSF indicator cracked

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

center prop shaft bush perished

front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2016 101,376 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes forward of fuel tank back, across axle and at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished on inner wall and in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking at flexi ferrule / brake pipe connection (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF and OSF brake flexi's corroded at ferrules (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF and OSF brake pipes corroded at brake callipers (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged fuel pipes corroded at tank (7.2.2)

NSF indicator cracked

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

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

Offside Rear lamp cracked

brake warning light illuminated

center prop shaft bush perished

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2008 100,500 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 98,016 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 92,779 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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P187 COD is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P187 COD, 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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P187 COD is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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