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AE52 MXB

2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

167,583 mi
Last recorded167,583 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab95,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 MXB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 167,583 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front fog light damaged

corrosion on both front wings

Pass 2 Dec 2019 164,564 miles

corrosion to both front wings

damage to o/s/f fog light

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 164,524 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases + rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to both front wings

damage to o/s/f fog light

Pass 13 Nov 2018 160,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 160,346 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 155,077 miles

Central Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to underside

o/s/f fog light damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2017 155,077 miles

Central Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to underside

o/s/f fog light damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2016 148,273 miles

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/r shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2016 148,273 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/r shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 138,962 miles

o/s spot light not working/cover broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2015 138,962 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears middle sections (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s spot light not working/cover broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 128,337 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 118,008 miles

Oil leak

one exhaust bracket broken

Pass 7 Nov 2012 108,669 miles

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

Oil leak

one exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Nov 2011 99,938 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Nov 2011 99,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Nov 2010 90,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s spot light glass broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 90,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

o/s spot light glass broken

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2009 82,317 miles

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

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

o/s spot light glass broken

o/s/r light unit cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2009 82,317 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

o/s spot light glass broken

o/s/r light unit cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2008 73,002 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 63,436 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 55,741 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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AE52 MXB is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AE52 MXB, 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 MXB is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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