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2002 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

204,116 mi
Last recorded204,116 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi L20090,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 204,116 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 204,116 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 190,091 miles

both rear tyres just legal

fog light dim

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front pads look low

long handbrake

n/s bottom ball joint has slight lift

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s cv boot in poor condition

o/s/f outer wing in poor condition

prop shaft donut in poor condition

rear brake pipes in poor condition

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear shacal bushed worn with slight play

rear step/bar in poor condition

Fail 8 Jul 2015 189,948 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres just legal

fog light dim

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front pads look low

long handbrake

n/s bottom ball joint has slight lift

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s cv boot in poor condition

o/s/f outer wing in poor condition

prop shaft donut in poor condition

rear brake pipes in poor condition

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear shacal bushed worn with slight play

rear step/bar in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2014 175,960 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 159,375 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 159,375 miles

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

front anti roll bar link saddle bushes worn with play

front,rear prop u.j is worn with plat-marked in yellow

n/s idal arm ball joint has slight play

o/s cv boot in poor condition

o/s outer track rod end ball joint has slight play

Pass 16 Feb 2012 148,427 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 16 Feb 2012 148,427 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 1 Mar 2011 136,289 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 120,740 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 120,740 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 108,216 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 108,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2007 94,279 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 78,689 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 78,689 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

centre section slightly blowing

n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

o/s cv boot leaking but not split

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
Full Mitsubishi L200 reliability report

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GX02 VVW is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GX02 VVW, 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 VVW is a 2002 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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