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AE51 WTU

2001 Mitsubishi L200

Purple Lpg 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

232,470 mi
Last recorded232,470 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L20099,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 WTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 232,470 miles

Underside has general age related corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 221,036 miles

Chassis has general age related corrosion

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both on brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 214,947 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underbody has age related corrosion

Pass 22 May 2020 208,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under body has age related corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2018 202,468 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Various metal brake pipes have general corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 191,241 miles

Fuel pump cable tied to chassis

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On caliper and inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 191,231 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner arch body mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner arch body mount (6.1.B.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour Both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Above chassis x2 (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pump cable tied to chassis

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded On caliper and inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 181,974 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at tank ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 181,974 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at tank ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Nov 2015 174,550 miles

Radiator cross member corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2015 174,549 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Radiator cross member corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2014 167,173 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

front crossmember rienforcer corroded pass and advise

Fail 14 Nov 2014 167,173 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

front crossmember rienforcer corroded pass and advise

Pass 25 Nov 2013 157,620 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 157,620 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 148,068 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 148,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 134,609 miles

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

lpg gas tank bracket corroded

off side rear shocker fouling gas tank bracket

Fail 15 Jul 2009 134,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

lpg gas tank bracket corroded

off side rear shocker fouling gas tank bracket

Fail 14 Jul 2009 134,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 134,299 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2008 128,533 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 116,634 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 94,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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AE51 WTU is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 in Purple with a 2,477cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 99,145 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 AE51 WTU, 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 25 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE51 WTU is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 5 December 2001.

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