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R140 EBW

1998 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,679 mi
Last recorded137,679 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Mitsubishi L200118,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 EBW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 137,679 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 137,679 miles

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 135,115 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 135,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings near steering box (6.1.B.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 132,890 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion near spring hangor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 130,697 miles

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

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

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

centre prop bearing worn

Fail 1 Feb 2016 130,697 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre prop bearing worn

Pass 19 Feb 2015 128,407 miles

Centre Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 19 Feb 2014 126,398 miles

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 26 Feb 2013 124,374 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 19 Feb 2013 124,374 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2012 122,355 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 122,332 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 119,250 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 112,419 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 112,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 107,847 miles

some out of balance on front brakes-n/s low

Fail 1 Sep 2008 107,782 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

some out of balance on front brakes-n/s low

Pass 11 Sep 2007 102,382 miles

rear brake pipes rusting

Pass 21 Sep 2006 94,367 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 84,873 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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R140 EBW is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R140 EBW, 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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R140 EBW is a 1998 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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