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AV51 HVL

2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,723 mi
Last recorded108,723 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab102,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 HVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 108,723 miles

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

Rear buck rusty

several areas of under body corriosion

Fail 28 Jun 2025 108,723 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear buck rusty

several areas of under body corriosion

Pass 29 Jun 2024 97,064 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 87,360 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 87,360 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 75,949 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 73,489 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2018 73,489 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2017 70,949 miles

Ball joint has slight play below steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 68,509 miles

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

prop shaft centre rubber deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2016 68,509 miles

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

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

prop shaft centre rubber deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2015 66,431 miles

front brake pads slightly worn

rear end of leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2015 66,431 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads slightly worn

rear end of leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2014 64,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 64,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 61,731 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 59,515 miles

Four wheel drive light flashing

Very slight play in both front bottom balljoints

Pass 6 Jan 2011 54,299 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 54,299 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 50,199 miles

slight play in front wheels

Pass 8 Jan 2009 44,184 miles

rear indicators turning white

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2009 44,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear indicators turning white

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2008 39,714 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

rear idicators turning white

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2007 35,839 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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AV51 HVL is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AV51 HVL, 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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AV51 HVL is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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