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BJ55 PUU

2005 Mitsubishi L200

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,758 mi
Last recorded65,758 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L20083,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 PUU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 65,758 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 63,410 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 63,410 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 64,020 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 28 Mar 2015 63,909 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 62,269 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 62,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 59,695 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 59,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 57,749 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 57,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 47,165 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 37,483 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 37,483 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 26,836 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 reliability report

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BJ55 PUU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BJ55 PUU, 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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BJ55 PUU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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