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DY52 AWC

2002 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,903 mi
Last recorded69,903 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L20090,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 AWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 69,903 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 69,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above leaf spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring main leaf fractured (5.3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 62,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 61,084 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 61,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s front to body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 14 Nov 2018 52,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

most of chassis is slightly corroded and under body is slightly corroded at body mounts

Pass 24 Nov 2017 41,853 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Cover missing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Vehicles chassis and suspension components very rusty underneath

Fail 7 Nov 2017 41,815 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Crossmember (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Gearbox (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Cover missing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Vehicle chassis’s and suspension components very rust underneath

Pass 22 Nov 2016 38,202 miles

Nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 24 Nov 2015 37,204 miles

Nearside and offside front brake pipes from calipers corroded.

Offside front brake pipes from flexy to master cylinder corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2014 36,663 miles

Nearside front brake pipe corroded.

Offside front brake pipes corroded.

Offside front wheel binding.

Pass 7 Nov 2013 36,435 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 35,794 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 35,781 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 34,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 34,082 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 29,789 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,837 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2008 20,382 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 19,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 19,541 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 13,795 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?

Based on 1,362,678 MOT tests across 122,130 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
7,398
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
122,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,324
position lamp(s) not working 20,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,949
Leaf spring fractured 19,317
Registration plate lamp not working 17,273
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DY52 AWC is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 90,349 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,324 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY52 AWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DY52 AWC is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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