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AV55 XRT

2005 Mitsubishi L200

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,891 mi
Last recorded107,891 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L20083,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 XRT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 107,891 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 106,430 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 106,423 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear 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 27 Feb 2024 105,032 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 103,564 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 100,618 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 96,262 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 96,253 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 92,510 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 87,813 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 87,813 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 83,386 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 78,393 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 75,464 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 72,452 miles

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

nsf tyre starting to teat but not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 13 Feb 2015 72,452 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nsf tyre starting to teat but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 1 Mar 2014 64,129 miles

Exhaust system has various brackets broken, has been secured with wire

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,037 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper bars that were obscuring foglight now removed

Fail 4 Mar 2013 55,029 miles

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,415 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,846 miles

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 32,142 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 26,378 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 26,372 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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
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AV55 XRT is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 83,640 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 AV55 XRT, 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 21 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV55 XRT registered?

AV55 XRT is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is AV55 XRT safe to buy?

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