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P204 SAH

1997 Mitsubishi L200

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

133,746 mi
Last recorded133,746 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi L200119,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 SAH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2015 133,746 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

both rear wings , inner wing panels rusted and split allowing wings to move

diesel fuel pipes rusty

rear nearside gearbox rubber mount missing from bracket

rear offside bump stop missing

rear propshaft rubber centre mounting badly split

steering idler bushes slight play

water low in radiator and engine water leak

front propshaft rear u/j badly worn

gearbox crossmember very badly rusted and holed needs replacing

Pass 2 Jun 2014 121,482 miles

Fuel lines becoming corroded

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 16 May 2014 120,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Fuel lines becoming corroded

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 26 Sep 2013 119,221 miles

corrosion various parts of underbody and components ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

slight deterioration some bushes and balljoint gaiters

Fail 23 Sep 2013 119,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion various parts of underbody and components ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

slight deterioration some bushes and balljoint gaiters

Pass 7 Sep 2012 113,946 miles

Oil leak

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 4 Sep 2012 113,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 95,759 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 81,766 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 76,304 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 70,460 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 64,640 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 59,012 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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P204 SAH is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200 in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P204 SAH, 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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P204 SAH is a 1997 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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