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AJ51 HRN

2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

176,819 mi
Last recorded176,819 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab95,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 HRN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 176,819 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 169,573 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear indicator lense broken

Rear seat belts not checked

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 169,266 miles

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

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear indicator lense broken

Rear seat belts not checked

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 147,339 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 147,315 miles

Emissions unable to be completed back box pipe missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak tail pipe missing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 121,067 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 121,057 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod end(marked) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 101,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 79,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,067 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 70,360 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 69,007 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 69,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 68,195 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Fail 2 Feb 2015 68,195 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 66,893 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 66,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 65,644 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 62,342 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 62,342 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 57,012 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 55,963 miles

slight play both front hubs

Pass 9 Feb 2009 41,887 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 41,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear tyres getting low

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

slight play both front hubs

Pass 11 Feb 2008 31,944 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 31,944 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

both rear indicators fading

both rear tyres getting low

offside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

offside front top suspension arm bump stop rubbers missing

offside rear roadwheel outer rim damaged

Pass 7 Feb 2007 21,856 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight damage to o/s/r road wheel,outer rim

Pass 8 Feb 2006 15,936 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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AJ51 HRN is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 AJ51 HRN, 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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AJ51 HRN is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 11 February 2002.

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