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DV05 VUB

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

193,407 mi
Last recorded193,407 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 VUB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 193,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 193,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2017 185,599 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 177,080 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 166,941 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 166,941 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 161,240 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 153,503 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 153,503 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 146,126 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 May 2012 146,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2011 139,569 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 139,569 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 132,871 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 132,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 12 May 2009 125,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2009 125,947 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 116,577 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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DV05 VUB is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DV05 VUB, 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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DV05 VUB is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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