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Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB

Red and Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,477 cc

Y278 GABMOT history

Y278 GAB is a red and silver diesel Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB first used on 26 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 238,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2023
Mileage
238,398 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 GAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
L200 Double CAB
Colour
Red and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,477 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 GAB was last recorded at 238,398 miles on 27 Sept 2022, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Apr 2012: 150,839 miles, lower than 151,332 miles on 2 Apr 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
238,379 miles · 14 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
9,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 238,398 miles
  • 2021 – 232,976 miles
  • 2020 – 218,780 miles
  • 2019 – 202,145 miles
  • 2018 – 199,439 miles
  • 2017 – 196,218 miles
  • 2016 – 190,496 miles
  • 2015 – 182,898 miles
  • 2014 – 174,418 miles
  • 2013 – 169,340 miles
  • 2012 – 150,839 miles
  • 2011 – 151,332 miles
  • 2010 – 146,403 miles
  • 2009 – 131,777 miles
  • 2008 – 122,436 miles
  • 2007 – 97,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,398 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,398 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    238,398 miles
    Test number
    620461511875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail238,379 miles (+5,403)12 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,379 miles
    Test number
    218549474749
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass232,976 miles (+14,196)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    232,976 miles
    Test number
    263247565039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass218,780 miles (+16,635)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    218,780 miles
    Test number
    837769096225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass202,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    202,145 miles
    Test number
    582006199680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail202,145 miles (+68)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,145 miles
    Test number
    580120967855
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail202,077 miles (+2,638)6 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,077 miles
    Test number
    458047144502
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded 4 around rear laod sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass199,439 miles (+3,221)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    199,439 miles
    Test number
    788903561445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass196,218 miles (+5,722)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    196,218 miles
    Test number
    301489988646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass190,496 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    190,496 miles
    Test number
    511999984841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail190,471 miles (+7,573)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,471 miles
    Test number
    705257569064
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush attached to roll bar (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (7.1.2)

  12. Pass182,898 miles (+8,480)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    182,898 miles
    Test number
    387080205115
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSmall chip in windscreen

  13. Pass174,418 miles (+5,078)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    174,418 miles
    Test number
    596597994056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has a cut in outer edge but not deep enough to reach cords

  14. Pass169,340 miles (+18,501)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    169,340 miles
    Test number
    889190803141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass150,839 miles (-493)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    150,839 miles
    Test number
    935106092041
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in prop-shaft centre bearing

  16. Pass151,332 miles (+4,929)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    151,332 miles
    Test number
    126192491483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass146,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    146,403 miles
    Test number
    204338890012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail146,403 miles (+14,626)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,403 miles
    Test number
    992137590078
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Fail131,777 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,777 miles
    Test number
    834306359056
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass131,777 miles (+9,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    131,777 miles
    Test number
    892156559028
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass122,436 miles (+170)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    122,436 miles
    Test number
    400787358028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHand brake near the end of its travel
    • NoteRev counter not working

  22. Fail122,266 miles (+25,144)4 failures9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,266 miles
    Test number
    372010758009
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteHand brake near the end of its travel
    • NoteRev counter not working

  23. Pass97,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    97,122 miles
    Test number
    562302007144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail97,122 miles4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,122 miles
    Test number
    752041207181
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNear side front wheel bearing has slight play
    • NoteRear brake pipes starting to corrode

Questions about Y278 GAB

Does Y278 GAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 GAB expired on 15 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 GAB?
The MOT on Y278 GAB expired on 15 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 GAB done?
Y278 GAB was recorded at 238,398 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2022, an average of 9,136 miles a year.
Has Y278 GAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 GAB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y278 GAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y278 GAB find?
Y278 GAB passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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