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DG55 AVZ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

114,252 mi
Last recorded114,252 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 AVZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 114,252 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 114,252 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 108,449 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 108,448 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust system insecure flange loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 101,188 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 101,188 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 94,938 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 94,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,537 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 88,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 82,339 miles

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

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

slight play across steering, felt at road wheels

Fail 17 May 2016 82,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

slight play across steering, felt at road wheels

Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,386 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,792 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 72,594 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 65,478 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,839 miles

nearside & offside front wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 19 Aug 2011 54,839 miles

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

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

nearside & offside front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 2 Sep 2010 45,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise N/S/F fog lamp broken

advise both front tyres worn on edges

advise both front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 2 Sep 2010 45,490 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise N/S/F fog lamp broken

advise both front tyres worn on edges

advise both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2009 36,944 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 36,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DG55 AVZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DG55 AVZ, 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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DG55 AVZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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