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AJ51 UPE

2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,206 mi
Last recorded96,206 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab102,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 UPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 96,206 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 95,533 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front corroded

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

Offside Front corroded

Offside Front fog light broken

Pass 13 Aug 2021 86,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 78,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear upper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 78,257 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. Lower pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To Brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear upper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 74,866 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 70,095 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 70,095 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 62,981 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 52,562 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 142,489 miles

4 wheel drive light flashing

chip in windscreen

clutch pedal rubber missing

front numberplate cracked

front suspension arms upper and lower / chassis throughout / crossbeams / front to rear fuel pipes / rear floor / exhaust system - Corroded

nearside and offside front mirror housing slightly insecure

nearside and offside front steering droparm balljoints alight play

nearside and offside rear brakes slight fluctuation - Roller Brake Tester

nearside rear light unit lens cracked

offside front seat permanently fixed - no adjustment possible

rear crossover brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust silencer mount bracket fractured

steering wheel grip missing in places - temporary repair

Fail 21 Oct 2013 142,485 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

4 wheel drive light flashing

chip in windscreen

clutch pedal rubber missing

front numberplate cracked

front suspension arms upper and lower / chassis throughout / crossbeams / front to rear fuel pipes / rear floor / exhaust system - Corroded

nearside and offside front mirror housing slightly insecure

nearside and offside front steering droparm balljoints alight play

nearside and offside rear brakes slight fluctuation - Roller Brake Tester

nearside rear light unit lens cracked

offside front seat permanently fixed - no adjustment possible

rear crossover brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust silencer mount bracket fractured

steering wheel grip missing in places - temporary repair

Fail 22 Oct 2012 135,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 135,297 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 126,970 miles

chassis / lower front suspension arms / rear brake pipes - Corroding

chips in windscreen

engine management light on

nearside front tyre close to limit (2.mm)

nearside rear reflector damage - STRONG ADVICE

offside front mirror housing slightly insecure

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 25 Oct 2011 126,970 miles

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

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

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

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

chassis / lower front suspension arms / rear brake pipes - Corroding

chips in windscreen

engine management light on

nearside rear reflector damage - STRONG ADVICE

offside front mirror housing slightly insecure

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2010 118,676 miles

chassis corroding

chip in windscreen

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar end mount rubbers play

nearside and offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside front mirrors slight play

nearside and offside rear suspension leaf springs corroded

nearside doors and rear body quarter damage

nearside rear brake pipe from hose corroded

nearside rear light unit lens damage

Pass 23 Nov 2009 109,203 miles

brake pipes to rear brake compensator valve corroded

chip in windscreen

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar end mount bushes play

nearside front mirror housing slight play

nearside rear leafspring (rear) eye bush play - STRONG ADVICE

rear valance damage

Pass 13 Nov 2008 96,579 miles

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

chip in windscreen

engine management light on

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroded

offside rear service brake slightly inefficient

rear valance damage

Pass 17 Nov 2007 86,987 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

chip in windscreen

front subframe corroding

spare wheel slightly insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2006 76,906 miles

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

metal object in offside rear tyre

nearside rear lower leaf spring shackle bush worn

rear silencer heatshield slightly insecure

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 UPE is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 102,058 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPE, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ51 UPE is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 28 November 2001.

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