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AE52 CZU

2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,526 mi
Last recorded99,526 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab95,779 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 CZU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 99,526 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

both front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 99,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

both front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 83,614 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 69,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear indicators fading , engine oil leaks , corrosion to rear exhaust mounting/clamp , n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge , slight wear to o/s/f tyre , surface corrosion to various metal brake pipes

o/s outer c.v gaiter leaking slightly , slight play in both front wheel bearings , slight noise from fan belt , slight play in both rear shackle bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2008 69,782 miles

both rear indicators fading , engine oil leaks , corrosion to rear exhaust mounting/clamp , n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge , slight wear to o/s/f tyre , surface corrosion to various metal brake pipes

o/s outer c.v gaiter leaking slightly , slight play in both front wheel bearings , slight noise from fan belt , slight play in both rear shackle bushes

Fail 19 Feb 2007 48,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear brakes out of balance †Surface corrosion to various brake pipes †Brake hoses perished †Rear tyres perished and cracking †Fuel pipes corroded †Heavy surfac e corrosion to various sections of chassis rails †

slight play in osf wheel bearing †slight play in all steering joints †perishing & cracking to various steering & suspension bushes †rear leaf spring bushes worn †osf outer cv gaiter split & leaking †

Pass 19 Feb 2007 48,674 miles

rear brakes out of balance †Surface corrosion to various brake pipes †Brake hoses perished †Rear tyres perished and cracking †Fuel pipes corroded †Heavy surfac e corrosion to various sections of chassis rails †

slight play in osf wheel bearing †slight play in all steering joints †perishing & cracking to various steering & suspension bushes †rear leaf spring bushes worn †osf outer cv gaiter split & leaking †

Pass 20 Feb 2006 31,018 miles

slight wear in rear suspension bushes †uneven tread wear to rear tyres †exhaust system corroded †slight smear from wipers †

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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AE52 CZU is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AE52 CZU, 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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AE52 CZU is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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