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P191 BNW

1997 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,874 mi
Last recorded208,874 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200119,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 BNW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 208,874 miles

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

Nearside parking brake reduced effort

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

nearside front drive shaft : inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

Fail 13 Apr 2011 208,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside parking brake reduced effort

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front drive shaft : inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

Fail 5 Apr 2011 208,696 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s driveshaft inner boot split

Pass 9 Apr 2010 197,744 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside front inner driveshaft gaiter torn

Pass 31 Mar 2009 185,670 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

travel on hand brake

Pass 18 Apr 2008 173,973 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside wiper needs attention.

Pass 23 Apr 2007 159,359 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 145,090 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 144,831 miles

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

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

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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P191 BNW is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P191 BNW, 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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P191 BNW is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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