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GV52 HBA

2002 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

157,437 mi
Last recorded157,437 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L20090,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV52 HBA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 157,437 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to vehicle

Fail 5 Jan 2026 157,437 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to vehicle

Nearside Front Steering arm has play but not excessive

Pass 2 Jan 2025 156,587 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 155,952 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 155,218 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 154,402 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 153,429 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 152,156 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 150,150 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 147,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and nearside rear static brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 142,505 miles

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated but system adequately supported

Fail 27 Oct 2016 142,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated but system adequately supported

Pass 28 Oct 2015 138,438 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear statics and statics from brake limiter valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

centre exhaust mounting broken but system adequately supported

Pass 23 Oct 2014 133,615 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 128,354 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 121,002 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Oct 2011 114,371 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 106,434 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 100,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 77,717 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 77,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside 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 registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 48,865 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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GV52 HBA is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GV52 HBA, 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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GV52 HBA is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 11 November 2002.

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The MOT history for GV52 HBA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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