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2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,859 mi
Last recorded58,859 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab95,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration262 AD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 58,859 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 56,366 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 48,687 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 46,185 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 43,202 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 41,027 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 37,337 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 35,838 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 34,425 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 153,869 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2013 139,450 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 139,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 May 2012 123,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2011 108,311 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 87,498 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 87,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 78,482 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 60,315 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 38,693 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 38,693 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured (2.4.B.7a)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 33,387 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,676
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
49,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,357
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,750
Leaf spring fractured 21,365
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 20,776
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,525
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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262 AD is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 95,779 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 262 AD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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262 AD is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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