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AB55 DEC

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,891 mi
Last recorded156,891 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 DEC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 156,891 miles

GENERAL SURFACE CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 19 May 2017 147,333 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery moves within its housing

Pass 1 Jun 2016 132,394 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 132,394 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 126,107 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Fail 26 Feb 2015

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 13 Feb 2014 114,237 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 11 Feb 2014 114,228 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 28 Feb 2013 101,943 miles

o/s/r spring mount splitting

slight leak from steering box

Pass 20 Dec 2011 96,265 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 96,253 miles

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

back plate rubbing on disc nearside front

Fail 27 Oct 2011 96,195 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush 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)

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Sep 2010 84,905 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 84,965 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 70,659 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 61,639 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,676
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
49,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,357
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,750
Leaf spring fractured 21,365
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 20,776
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,525
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AB55 DEC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 86,553 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 Double Cab fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB55 DEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AB55 DEC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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