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DE51 EVU

2001 Mitsubishi L200

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,500 mi
Last recorded97,500 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Mitsubishi L20099,145 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 EVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 97,500 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 89,901 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 84,700 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 84,700 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 84,682 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 84,682 miles

n/s front brake binding slightly

o/s and n/s mirrors slight movment

Fail 1 Jul 2014 84,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front brake binding slightly

slight movment o/s and n/s mirrors

Pass 1 Jul 2014 84,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s front brake binding slightly

slight movment o/s and n/s mirrors

Fail 3 Apr 2014 84,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

corrosion to offside front brake pipe

propshaft centre bearing deteriorated

Pass 26 Mar 2013 84,682 miles

additional high level stop lamp not working (fitted on removable hard top)

nearside mirror loose

offside mirror loose

Fail 21 Mar 2013 84,682 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

additional high level stop lamp not working (fitted on removable hard top)

nearside mirror loose

offside mirror loose

Pass 8 Feb 2012 84,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 84,682 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 84,682 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 84,682 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 84,682 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 84,561 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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DE51 EVU is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE51 EVU, 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 DE51 EVU registered?

DE51 EVU is a 2001 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is DE51 EVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 EVU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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