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CV51 DGU

2001 Mitsubishi L200

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests37 (19 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate51.4%

Mileage

140,818 mi
Last recorded140,818 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L20099,145 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV51 DGU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

19 pass 18 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 140,818 miles

Front wheel arches o/s and n/s have slight corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 140,818 miles

Front wheel arches o/s and n/s have slight corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 139,304 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 139,304 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 137,675 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 137,675 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play o/s and n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 133,806 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 133,806 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 128,112 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 128,112 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 120,959 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 120,959 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 113,961 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 113,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 106,948 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 106,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 99,453 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 99,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 91,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 91,331 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 83,810 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 83,810 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 76,246 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 76,246 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Oct 2011 68,204 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 68,204 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 60,414 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 60,414 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 53,960 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 53,960 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 47,127 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 47,127 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 40,908 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 40,908 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 34,297 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 27,198 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 27,198 miles

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

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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CV51 DGU is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.4%.

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 CV51 DGU, 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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What year was CV51 DGU registered?

CV51 DGU is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 29 November 2001.

Is CV51 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV51 DGU shows 37 tests with a 51.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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