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AP51 WGE

2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,341 mi
Last recorded93,341 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab102,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 WGE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 93,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

under side corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2024 91,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front bump stops missing

chassis corroded

fuel pipes rusty

Fail 26 Apr 2024 91,556 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play idler drop arm (marked) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front bump stops missing

chassis corroded

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2023 89,774 miles

Front lower rad support Corroded and holed

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 89,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached Fog lamp broken (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Front lower rad support Corroded and holed

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 87,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 87,686 miles

Front Bumper insecure Both corners of front bumper loose (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 85,029 miles

4x4 transmission light flashing

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrels (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front body corroded and holed but not in prescribed areas

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shock bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

all body mounting areas rusty

chassis rusty

unable test rear seatbelts due to items on seats

Fail 26 Jan 2021 85,026 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive black smoke and bottom pulley damaged (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

4x4 transmission light flashing

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrels (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front body corroded and holed but not in prescribed areas

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear leaf spring corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear leaf spring corroded

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shock bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

all body mounting areas rusty

chassis rusty

unable test rear seatbelts due to items on seats

Pass 6 Feb 2020 83,296 miles

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

rear seats and seat belts not tested as interior cluttered

underside rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2019 81,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pipes greased

chassis rusty

Pass 2 Feb 2018 79,737 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

undershields fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2018 79,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

undershields fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,035 miles

front and front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

front crossmember starting to rust

sheilds fitted

slight play in track rod ends and drag link ends

Pass 23 Feb 2016 76,588 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres slightly perished

play in rear propshaft front universal joint

slight play in both front track rod ends

undershields fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2016 76,588 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres slightly perished

offside rear brake binding slightly

play in rear propshaft front universal joint

slight play in both front track rod ends

spare wheel flat

undershields fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 75,729 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

sheilds fitted

slight play in all track rod ends and drag link ends

spare wheel flat

Pass 22 Jan 2014 74,475 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

sheilds fitted

slight play in steering idler

slight play in track rod ends and drag link ends

Fail 22 Jan 2014 74,475 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

sheilds fitted

slight play in steering idler

slight play in track rod ends and drag link ends

Pass 7 Jan 2013 72,236 miles

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

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

sheilds fitted

slight play in all front track rod ends and drag link ends

Pass 25 Jan 2012 69,791 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Items removed from rear seat prior to test.

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

Nearside front calliper brake pipe starting to rust.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2012 69,791 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Items removed from rear seat prior to test.

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

Nearside front calliper brake pipe starting to rust.

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

Offside wiper blade split and in poor condition, still clearing screen.

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2011 68,068 miles

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 68,068 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,471 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brakes will soon need attension

Pass 13 Jan 2009 65,033 miles

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

sheilds fitted

slight play in both lower ball joints

slight play in steering drop arm

Pass 10 Jan 2008 63,187 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 63,187 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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AP51 WGE is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AP51 WGE, 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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AP51 WGE is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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