1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB 2.5L Diesel · R268 XWL
1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 173,801 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI L200 DOUBLE CAB
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,801 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2500cc
R268 XWL Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2011
- 173,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R268 XWL Mileage History
- 16/11/2005150,534 mi
- 15/11/2006162,149 mi+11,615 mi
- 17/11/2006162,149 mi
- 14/11/2007173,795 mi+11,646 mi
- 16/11/2007173,795 mi
- 04/07/2011173,796 mi+1 mi
- 05/07/2011173,801 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 4,131 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
R268 XWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab (R268 XWL) between November 2005 and July 2011.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 July 2011 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”.
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