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AE51 LFU

2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,965 mi
Last recorded48,965 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab102,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 LFU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,965 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 38,095 miles

all tyres splitting on sidewalls [close to cords] strongly advise to change

Fail 1 Dec 2009 38,069 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all tyres splitting on sidewalls [close to cords] strongly advise to change

Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,581 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 34,581 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 32,316 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 29,584 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2005 27,234 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 27,234 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AE51 LFU is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE51 LFU, 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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What year was AE51 LFU registered?

AE51 LFU is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AE51 LFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 LFU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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