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AE02 CVU

2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,479 mi
Last recorded97,479 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab95,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 CVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 97,479 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 92,284 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake pipe to brake valve slihtly twisted

ndr wheel arch plate insecure

slight corrosion nsf body mounting

Pass 20 Nov 2013 87,381 miles

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

brakepipe on offside front caliper slightly corroded

centre silencer outer skin deteriorating

some grease around offside upper balljoint dust cover,no splits in cover.

Pass 27 Jul 2012 80,405 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 73,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 73,494 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 64,991 miles

o/s/f steel brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2009 64,991 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

o/s/f steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2008 60,212 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 60,212 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 56,937 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 56,937 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2005 52,119 miles

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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AE02 CVU is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AE02 CVU, 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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AE02 CVU is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 16 March 2002.

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