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BG51 YEY

2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,182 mi
Last recorded157,182 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab102,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 YEY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2015 157,182 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s front inner cv boots holed

visual wear in prop centre bearing

Pass 16 Jul 2014 146,099 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 145,860 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 132,828 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 123,043 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 109,594 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 109,593 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 101,491 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 91,689 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 91,277 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 76,719 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 69,769 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 60,756 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 54,272 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 54,272 miles

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

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 YEY is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BG51 YEY, 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 YEY is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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