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DS05 PVN

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,781 mi
Last recorded128,781 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 PVN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 128,781 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Oct 2016 128,770 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 120,613 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2015 120,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded abs unit to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front tyres perished

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear tyres perished

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 111,869 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 110,212 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 100,113 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 92,253 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 91,917 miles

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipe to nearside rear flexi poor condition coroding

Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,764 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 81,764 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 70,654 miles

offside + nearside front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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DS05 PVN is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DS05 PVN, 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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DS05 PVN is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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