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EF52 DNV

2002 Mitsubishi L200

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,907 mi
Last recorded216,907 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L20090,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 DNV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 216,907 miles

ADVISE PLAY IN FRONT PROPSHAFT UJ

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage on no plate (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 216,907 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 4 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play top joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure U bolts loose (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage on no plate (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 204,494 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 203,945 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6 brake pipes all marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light showing white light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 190,591 miles

rear brakes grabbing

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

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

noise on diff/halfshaft when n/s/r wheel rotated

Fail 27 Nov 2014 190,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

noise on diff/halfshaft when n/s/r wheel rotated

Pass 20 Dec 2013 182,775 miles

Prop shaft rear u/j excessive play

Fail 12 Dec 2013 182,770 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Prop shaft rear u/j excessive play

Pass 12 Dec 2012 180,831 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 171,058 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 160,950 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 160,950 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 150,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 150,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 141,001 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 130,303 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 119,585 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 110,750 miles

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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EF52 DNV is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EF52 DNV, 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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EF52 DNV is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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