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BG51 FTO

2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

182,885 mi
Last recorded182,885 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab102,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 FTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 182,885 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

front and rear suspension serves corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2017 173,848 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

front and rear suspension corroded

front cross member serves corrosion

underbody general corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2016 169,685 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 169,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 166,014 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 166,014 miles

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 156,222 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 156,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 146,519 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Headlamp aim low but within MOT tolerance

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 138,130 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 124,422 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 124,422 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 116,607 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 116,607 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 102,504 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 86,994 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 72,020 miles

advise front tyres getting low

Pass 5 Dec 2005 64,263 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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BG51 FTO is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG51 FTO, 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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BG51 FTO is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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