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A16 PRU

2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,186 mi
Last recorded96,186 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab95,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 PRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 96,186 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 94,469 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front bumper brackets corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2023 93,207 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 93,204 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 90,786 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 89,680 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2021 89,680 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted aim (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 88,026 miles

both front tyre treads worn on edges

Pass 15 May 2019 86,908 miles

front tyre treads worn on edges

Pass 18 May 2018 85,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 85,382 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member near body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Braking system leaking brake pipe across rear axle (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 15 May 2017 84,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2017 84,752 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working poor connection (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2016 83,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2016 83,816 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 82,135 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

propshaft centre bearing starting to deteriate

Pass 14 May 2014 80,784 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

prop shaft centre bearing worn

Pass 16 May 2013 79,368 miles

brackets on exhaust backbox broken

Fail 15 May 2013 79,365 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brackets on exhaust backbox broken

o/s/r tyrte tread getting low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in both track rod ends

slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 16 May 2012 75,739 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 73,709 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 73,709 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 May 2010 71,283 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2009 68,331 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 64,624 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2007 59,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2006 56,523 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 56,523 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel leak off pipe damp advise

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
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A16 PRU is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A16 PRU, 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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A16 PRU is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 26 June 2002.

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