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Mitsubishi L200

Red · Diesel · 2017 · 2,442 cc

L38 HEPMOT history

L38 HEP is a red diesel Mitsubishi L200 first used on 27 Jan 2017. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 125,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

L38 HEP red Mitsubishi L200 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mitsubishi L200, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
125,295 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L38 HEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
L200
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,442 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
27 Jan 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L38 HEP was last recorded at 125,295 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,281 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
10,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,295 miles
  • 2025 – 125,281 miles
  • 2024 – 125,231 miles
  • 2023 – 112,830 miles
  • 2022 – 95,491 miles
  • 2021 – 76,371 miles
  • 2020 – 57,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,295 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 14 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,295 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    125,295 miles
    Test number
    389614059014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail125,281 miles (+50)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,281 miles
    Test number
    394559000102
    • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged power steering pipe corroded heavily and is leaking fluid (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking fuel tank heavily corroded and leaking fuel (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear propshaft universal joint joint bearing has excessive play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member\crash bar heavily corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively tow bar ball corroded (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFull chassis of vehicle is heavily corroded but not holed
  3. Pass125,231 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,231 miles
    Test number
    316404432652
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail125,227 miles (+12,397)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,227 miles
    Test number
    457778764281
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass112,830 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,830 miles
    Test number
    448401077478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,718 miles (+17,227)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,718 miles
    Test number
    932867346312
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass95,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,491 miles
    Test number
    730998815253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,491 miles (+19,120)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,491 miles
    Test number
    416488637038
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass76,371 miles (+18,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,371 miles
    Test number
    972786263169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass57,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    57,902 miles
    Test number
    319058616098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L38 HEP

Does L38 HEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L38 HEP is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L38 HEP?
The MOT on L38 HEP is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L38 HEP done?
L38 HEP was recorded at 125,295 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 10,210 miles a year.
Has L38 HEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L38 HEP has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L38 HEP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L38 HEP find?
L38 HEP passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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