1997 Mitsubishi L200 2.5L Diesel · P243 CUD
1997 Mitsubishi L200 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 132,825 miles. MOT valid until 12/02/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI L200
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2477cc
P243 CUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 132,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P243 CUD Mileage History
- 12/02/2024131,462 mi
- 10/02/2025132,216 mi+754 mi
- 13/02/2025132,221 mi+5 mi
- 04/02/2026132,825 mi+604 mi
- 04/02/2026132,825 mi
Average of roughly 689 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P243 CUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mitsubishi L200 (P243 CUD) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Power steering component leaking From steering box (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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