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A18 MFA

2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,439 mi
Last recorded84,439 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab102,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 MFA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 84,439 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 81,293 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,256 miles

Chassis undersealed heavily

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 81,233 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside heavily painted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 81,084 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 78,896 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 74,721 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 74,721 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 71,024 miles

Front sub frame badly corroded

General corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2015 70,974 miles

surface corrosion to all general suspension components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,833 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S AND N/S FRONT HUB BEARINGS

Pass 27 Jul 2012 67,121 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT HUB BEARINGS

Fail 24 Jul 2012 67,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT HUB BEARINGS

Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,207 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 64,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2009 62,955 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 61,695 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2006 61,107 miles

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

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

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

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

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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A18 MFA is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 102,058 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 A18 MFA, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A18 MFA is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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