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Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,477 cc

Y297 WAJMOT history

Y297 WAJ is a silver diesel Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB first used on 17 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 124,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2026
Mileage
124,073 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 WAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
L200 Double CAB
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,477 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 WAJ was last recorded at 124,073 miles on 20 Jan 2025, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,027 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
3,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,073 miles
  • 2024 – 124,027 miles
  • 2023 – 123,702 miles
  • 2021 – 123,617 miles
  • 2020 – 123,295 miles
  • 2019 – 123,116 miles
  • 2018 – 122,797 miles
  • 2017 – 119,675 miles
  • 2016 – 116,131 miles
  • 2015 – 112,079 miles
  • 2014 – 107,690 miles
  • 2013 – 103,210 miles
  • 2012 – 98,136 miles
  • 2011 – 92,863 miles
  • 2010 – 84,183 miles
  • 2009 – 77,680 miles
  • 2008 – 71,991 miles
  • 2007 – 64,196 miles
  • 2006 – 56,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,073 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced generally corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,073 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    124,073 miles
    Test number
    653316656162
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced generally corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail124,073 miles (+46)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,073 miles
    Test number
    926119679288
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced generally corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass124,027 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    124,027 miles
    Test number
    894277966181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail124,022 miles (+320)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,022 miles
    Test number
    868832737859
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass123,702 miles (+85)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,702 miles
    Test number
    241746128986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass123,617 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,617 miles
    Test number
    318861451267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail123,609 miles (+314)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,609 miles
    Test number
    749306051094
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass123,295 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,295 miles
    Test number
    551362950936
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail123,282 miles (+166)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,282 miles
    Test number
    828417159896
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass123,116 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,116 miles
    Test number
    854364858645
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail123,109 miles (+312)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,109 miles
    Test number
    524499015247
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass122,797 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    122,797 miles
    Test number
    551800774966
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail122,796 miles (+3,121)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,796 miles
    Test number
    144902863342
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass119,675 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    119,675 miles
    Test number
    228681394289
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail119,675 miles (+3,544)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,675 miles
    Test number
    759803869274
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bolts loose (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass116,131 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    116,131 miles
    Test number
    866276987313
    • AdvisoryFront Cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  17. Fail116,128 miles (+4,049)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,128 miles
    Test number
    826636839142
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  18. Pass112,079 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    112,079 miles
    Test number
    550078576869
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  19. Fail112,075 miles (+4,385)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,075 miles
    Test number
    778697693013
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  20. Pass107,690 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    107,690 miles
    Test number
    139849064253
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail107,686 miles (+4,476)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,686 miles
    Test number
    457468764283
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass103,210 miles (+5,074)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    103,210 miles
    Test number
    169262843232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel pipes repared new steering idler fitted centre propshaft joint split

  23. Pass98,136 miles (+5,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    98,136 miles
    Test number
    689196752276
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass92,863 miles (+8,680)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    92,863 miles
    Test number
    548597651251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    84,183 miles
    Test number
    203266960268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail84,183 miles (+6,503)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,183 miles
    Test number
    223396860234
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  27. Pass77,680 miles (+5,689)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    77,680 miles
    Test number
    631846469234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass71,991 miles (+7,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    71,991 miles
    Test number
    250158068209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

  29. Pass64,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    64,196 miles
    Test number
    114977927221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail64,196 miles (+7,433)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,196 miles
    Test number
    942626127292
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  31. Pass56,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    56,763 miles
    Test number
    863313236223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y297 WAJ

Does Y297 WAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y297 WAJ expired on 24 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y297 WAJ?
The MOT on Y297 WAJ expired on 24 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y297 WAJ done?
Y297 WAJ was recorded at 124,073 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2025, an average of 3,655 miles a year.
Has Y297 WAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 WAJ has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y297 WAJ 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 Y297 WAJ find?
Y297 WAJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced generally corroded throughout; nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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