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R116 VES

1998 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,214 mi
Last recorded69,214 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200118,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 VES
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 69,214 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF CAR CORRODED

Fail 19 Feb 2025 69,214 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF CAR CORRODED

Pass 20 Jan 2024 64,344 miles

UNDERSIDE CORRODED BUT MAINLY SURFACE

Fail 20 Jan 2024 64,344 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

UNDERSIDE CORRODED BUT MAINLY SURFACE

Pass 6 Jan 2023 59,432 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 53,936 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 53,936 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 53,003 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember and front panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foremost and central body mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant radiator corroded and swollen

load area floor and side panels corroded and holed

Pass 27 May 2019 52,046 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 52,046 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering CROSS MEMBER FROM NEAR SIDE TO OFFSIDE (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 51,317 miles

ADVISE FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED OUTWITH SPECIFIED AREAS

ADVISE HEAVY CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Fail 11 Jun 2018 51,317 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

ADVISE FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED OUTWITH SPECIFIED AREAS

ADVISE HEAVY CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Pass 2 May 2017 50,389 miles

Body has slight corrosion O/S & N/S BUMP STOP CORRODED (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 49,049 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 47,368 miles

LOWER FRONT VALANCE AT FRONT PANEL AREA HOLED AND CORRODED

Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 46,354 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 44,333 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 42,223 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 42,223 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,593 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,091 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 36,303 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 34,451 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 31,001 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 31,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front and front to rear brake pipes are corroded but not to excess !

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

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

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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R116 VES is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 118,324 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 R116 VES, 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 28 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R116 VES is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R116 VES shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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