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GX02 VVU

2002 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,361 mi
Last recorded224,361 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L20090,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 VVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 224,361 miles

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 214,945 miles

play in nearside front hub

Fail 2 Mar 2015 214,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

both head lamps partially insecure (bolt broken)

centre prop mount deteriorated

front no plate mounted to bonnet but still readable

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2014 183,068 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 168,117 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 128,124 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2009 89,513 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 72,056 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 54,689 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 54,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,127 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 44,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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GX02 VVU is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GX02 VVU, 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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GX02 VVU is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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