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DV05 WPU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,929 mi
Last recorded137,929 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 WPU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 137,929 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 135,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 135,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 133,038 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 133,037 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

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

Offside 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 27 Jul 2012 126,998 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 115,933 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jun 2010 108,120 miles

O/S/F Fog light not working

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 99,113 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 4 Jun 2009 99,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 14 May 2008 90,475 miles

Battery insecure

Front tyres wearing uneven

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

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

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

Small hole in n/s/f side light lens

Fail 3 May 2008 90,097 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Front tyres wearing uneven

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

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

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

Small hole in n/s/f side light lens

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 WPU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WPU, 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 WPU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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