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DG55 ERU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,798 mi
Last recorded135,798 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 135,798 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 135,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 124,824 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 124,823 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 116,940 miles

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

offside rear park brake effort slightly low

Fail 27 Apr 2018 116,636 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear park brake effort slightly low

Fail 14 Oct 2017 110,574 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

offside park brake effort slightly low

Pass 17 Oct 2016 97,361 miles

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

Oil leak ()

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

slight sideways movement on park brake lever

Fail 17 Oct 2016 97,361 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

slight sideways movement on park brake lever

Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,949 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 81,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 62,006 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

rear exhaust mounts detiorated

Fail 24 Jul 2013 42,012 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 42,012 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,763 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 18,551 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 16,172 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT.

Fail 13 Sep 2010 16,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT.

Pass 23 Sep 2009 69,639 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 19 Sep 2009 69,591 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2008 54,620 miles

Offside Front 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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DG55 ERU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ERU, 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 ERU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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