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AE52 MWL

2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,901 mi
Last recorded124,901 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab95,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 MWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 124,901 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes

drivers seat belt slow in retracting

Fail 21 Nov 2012 124,892 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned (2.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure.

Pass 22 Nov 2011 114,321 miles

Gearbox grinding.

Nearly all rear brake pipes are corroding.

Nearside aux lamp is inoperative.

Nearside front aux lamp is inoperative.

Nearside front tyre shoulder is worn.

Nearside rear leaf spring weight is missing.

Offside front half shaft has an oil leak.

Propshaft center bearing is worn.

Rear tail gate does not open.

Transfer box grinding.

Fail 18 Nov 2011 114,306 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Gearbox grinding.

Nearly all rear brake pipes are corroding.

Nearside aux lamp is inoperative.

Nearside front aux lamp is inoperative.

Nearside front tyre shoulder is worn.

Nearside rear leaf spring weight is missing.

Offside front half shaft has an oil leak.

Propshaft center bearing is worn.

Rear tail gate does not open.

Transfer box grinding.

Pass 25 Sep 2010 109,776 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 99,912 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 12 May 2008 90,695 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 68,069 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 68,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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AE52 MWL is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MWL, 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 MWL is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 September 2002.

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