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DV05 VYP

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,151 mi
Last recorded133,151 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 VYP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 133,151 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front crossmember rusty

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 128,940 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 128,940 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 115,496 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 115,484 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)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 102,810 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 102,810 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 92,539 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 92,520 miles

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

Inner Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 84,483 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 84,480 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 80,100 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 80,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 71,351 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 52,417 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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DV05 VYP is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VYP, 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 VYP is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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