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A3 XMS

2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,679 mi
Last recorded131,679 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab102,058 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 XMS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 131,679 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

light corrosion to front crossmember on vehicle chassis

rear number plate not fitted to vehicle but fitted to towing apparatus permanently attached to towing vehicle with all lights on lighting board functioning correctly

some corrosion to rear bed/wheel arch area but non structural

Pass 23 Aug 2019 129,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 129,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer adrift on pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned obstructed by equipment on vehicle (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 125,856 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 125,851 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner corroision wheel arch

Offside Front Inner corrosion wheel arch

Pass 25 Jul 2017 122,303 miles

Front cross member corroeded

Nearside and Offside front floor corroeded

Fail 17 Jul 2017 122,159 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Registration plate lamp not fitted Top number plate (1.1.C.1b)

Front cross member corroeded

Nearside and Offside front floor corroeded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 115,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 114,616 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 112,191 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 109,026 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft centre bearing mounting rubber deteriorated and worn

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 109,026 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 106,337 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 103,301 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 103,301 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 98,149 miles

corrosion on brake pipes borderline in places.

general corrosion starting though out vehicle borderline

Fail 17 Jun 2010 98,135 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Advise brake pipe corrosion started all over underside of vehicle borderline in places

Advise underbody corroson started in places

Pass 27 Mar 2009 91,476 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 91,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all brake pipes corroding

battery insecure

oil leaks

sunscreen encroaching into swept area

Pass 7 Feb 2008 86,004 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

battery lose in engine bay

hand brake starting to need adjustment

Fail 7 Feb 2008 86,004 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery lose in engine bay

hand brake starting to need adjustment

Pass 7 Dec 2006 79,792 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 79,761 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

chip in windscreen not in swept area borderline .

headlamp aims borderline .

slight play in nearside front steering idler

slight play in offside front wheel bearing .

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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A3 XMS is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A3 XMS, 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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A3 XMS is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 25 January 2001.

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