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DG55 EGJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

116,451 mi
Last recorded116,451 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 EGJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2020 116,451 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 111,274 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 106,301 miles

Central Rear prop mount deteriorated

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 106,301 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 100,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 100,970 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens holed (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 95,757 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 95,751 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 91,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 91,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 84,784 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 84,784 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 74,915 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 74,439 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 57,234 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 57,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 60,377 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 60,377 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,794 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,138 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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DG55 EGJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EGJ, 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 EGJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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