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AE04 VBM

2004 Mitsubishi L200

Black Petrol 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,806 mi
Last recorded136,806 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Mitsubishi L20081,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 VBM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 136,806 miles

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

exhaust rusty ans slight blow

fuel and brake pipes rusty

fuel leak

head light aim poor

inside of screen dirty

nsr light loose

rear shocks leaking

steering and suspension joints leaking

wipers poor

Fail 13 Aug 2011 136,806 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rusty ans slight blow

fuel and brake pipes rusty

fuel leak

head light aim poor

inside of screen dirty

nsr light loose

rear shocks leaking

steering and suspension joints leaking

wipers poor

Pass 23 Jul 2010 119,278 miles

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

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

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

vehicle running on lpg

Fail 23 Jul 2010 119,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

vehicle running on lpg

Pass 28 Jul 2009 90,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 60,625 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 60,621 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 41,626 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 41,626 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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AE04 VBM is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200 in Black with a 2,477cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 81,300 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 AE04 VBM, 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 22 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE04 VBM is a 2004 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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