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GU02 VNE

2002 Mitsubishi L200

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

139,606 mi
Last recorded139,606 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L20090,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU02 VNE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2015 139,606 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

areas of surface corrosion

both rear light clusters are damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2015 139,606 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

areas of surface corrosion

both rear light clusters are damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2014 131,785 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2014 131,720 miles

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2014 131,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2013 125,135 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front bumper damaged

oil level low

rear of vehicle damaged

Fail 12 Feb 2013 125,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front bumper damaged

oil level low

rear of vehicle damaged

Pass 29 Feb 2012 117,714 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 117,712 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 109,292 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 98,526 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 98,256 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 90,800 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 25 Feb 2009 90,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Feb 2008 83,488 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

damage to front bumper

mid exhaust box heat shield loose

slight play in front anti roll bar d bushes

slight play in steering

Pass 15 Mar 2007 76,449 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 76,290 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

battery insercure

damage front bumper

front number plate poor condition

nearside and offside front slight play in wheel bearing

oil leak

rear number plate dirty

washers poor

Pass 10 Mar 2006 67,458 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 67,458 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 61,554 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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GU02 VNE is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 GU02 VNE, 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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GU02 VNE is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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