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DU55 ZTL

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

200,134 mi
Last recorded200,134 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 ZTL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2018 200,134 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 191,218 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 191,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 180,530 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 180,496 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured leaf no 2 (2.4.B.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering idler (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 175,561 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 165,324 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front pads worn

rear spring hanger bushes worn

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in offside outer track rod end

Pass 9 Oct 2013 157,066 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front hub/bearing play

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

rear indicators faded

transmission noise

Fail 9 Oct 2013 157,066 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front hub/bearing play

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

rear indicators faded

transmission noise

Pass 13 Oct 2012 144,921 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded,mid mount rotted thru

front hub/bearing play

refer also prior fail/advise

transmission noise,n/s wiper smearing,steering lost motion.

Fail 13 Oct 2012 144,915 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded,mid mount rotted thru

front hub/bearing play

presented for test with insufficient oil,3lts added

rear brakes imbalanced,front pads appear worn(not clearly visible)

transmission noise,n/s wiper smearing,steering lost motion.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 129,831 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 129,822 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 115,849 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 115,606 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 95,418 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 76,193 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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DU55 ZTL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 DU55 ZTL, 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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DU55 ZTL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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