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AR51 DXW

2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,678 mi
Last recorded163,678 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab102,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DXW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 163,678 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes worn

fuel pipes have corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

rear brake pipes have corrosion

vehicle muddy underneath

Fail 2 Dec 2014 163,678 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front anti roll bar link bushes worn

fuel pipes have corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

rear brake pipes have corrosion

vehicle muddy underneath

Pass 12 Nov 2013 159,822 miles

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

underside of vehicle muddy

Fail 12 Nov 2013 159,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 27 Nov 2012 152,970 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limits

vehicle very dirty uderneath

Fail 26 Nov 2012 152,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing close to limits

vehicle very dirty uderneath

Pass 5 Dec 2011 140,552 miles

Front to rear and both front brake pipes have slight corrosion.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 134,635 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 112,112 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 12 Dec 2007 112,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Dec 2006 94,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 74,057 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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AR51 DXW is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AR51 DXW, 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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AR51 DXW is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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