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2001 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

97,046 mi
Last recorded97,046 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L20099,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGX 1
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 97,046 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS & OS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS - JUST MET REQUIREMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS & OS inner wings above front mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS through inner wings and to NS caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked, section missing. Lettering fully intact (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS & OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end gaiter perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded, effective braking surface reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leaks from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light NS & OS lenses cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 97,046 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Fault codes cleared, light extinguished (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NS & OS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS - JUST MET REQUIREMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security NS & OS inner wings above front mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS through inner wings and to NS caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked, section missing. Lettering fully intact (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS & OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Bulb replaced (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Track rod end gaiter perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded, effective braking surface reduced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Bulb replaced, lens cleaned (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leaks from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light NS & OS lenses cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 94,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 90,938 miles

Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 88,869 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively support mounting (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 86,684 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 20 Dec 2017 86,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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 Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust system and mounting brackets general corrosion But adequately supported

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 84,371 miles

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing bolt missing ()

Oil leak oil swich ? ()

n/s o/s front brake pipes coverd in grease.

Fail 7 Nov 2016 84,348 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing bolt missing ()

Oil leak oil swich ? ()

n/s o/s front brake pipes coverd in grease.

Pass 8 Dec 2015 81,897 miles

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake compensator valve. brake pipe's between fuel tank and chassis visible access only (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 81,897 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Exhaust system and mounting brackets corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake compensator valve. brake pipe's between fuel tank and chassis visible access only (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 79,266 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2014 79,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 73,931 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 73,928 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 69,449 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 69,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 64,833 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 64,833 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Battery insecure

Pass 26 Nov 2010 60,031 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 60,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 55,172 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 55,172 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 50,828 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 50,828 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 47,003 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 47,003 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 43,628 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 39,838 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
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BGX 1 is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 BGX 1, 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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BGX 1 is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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