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AF02 GBX

2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Lpg 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

140,354 mi
Last recorded140,354 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab95,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 GBX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 140,354 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush x 2 (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 140,330 miles

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

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush x 2 (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 127,953 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 127,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 15 Aug 2013 107,849 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2013 107,849 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 100,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

footsteps holder corroded both sides

Pass 11 Aug 2011 92,108 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 92,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 86,232 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 86,188 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 77,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 77,808 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 70,543 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 70,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 61,467 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 61,467 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 53,194 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 53,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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AF02 GBX is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,972cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 AF02 GBX, 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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AF02 GBX is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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