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AD55 GAV

2012 Mitsubishi L200

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,933 mi
Last recorded139,933 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi L20078,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 GAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 139,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Fail 9 Sep 2025 136,930 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 17 Sep 2024 131,315 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 131,313 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 124,865 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 124,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 118,072 miles

Light dusting of fluid around clutch slave cylinder

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe between caliper flexi and mid-section union corroding (marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe between axle flexi and cylinder corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear section of front to rear brake pipe corroding, close to axle flexi union (marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe between caliper flexi and mid-section union corroding (marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Multiple retaining clips along axle corroding (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe between axle flexi and cylinder corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip within swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 110,793 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip within centre of windscreen / swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 110,710 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear most section of front to rear brake pipe corroded (close to axle flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from axle flexi to cylinder corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear most section of front to rear brake pipe corroding slightly (close to axle flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from axle flexi to cylinder corroding slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip within centre of windscreen / swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 99,212 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 96,213 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 96,213 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 93,999 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 87,773 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 76,295 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 67,828 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 reliability report

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AD55 GAV is a 2012 Mitsubishi L200 in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 78,320 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 AD55 GAV, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AD55 GAV is a 2012 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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