MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,581 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside rear lamp damaged
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Prop shaft joint excessively worn Propshaft rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorated but not seriously affecting light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside rear lamp damaged
Offside Front Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Both rear shackles and all bushes within them (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear tyre bald on outer edge
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush All 4 front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Both front linkages (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from manifold where it bolts to engine and from flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Fuel system component leaking fuel rail or an injector seal. Lots of fuel leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Both rear shackles and all bushes within them (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear tyre bald on outer edge
Oil leak ()
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (2.7.2a)
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside front tyre very close to steering box
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside front tyre very close to steering box
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Both registration plate light bulb lenses missing
Nearside front wiper blade starting to split
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Both registration plate light bulb lenses missing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside front wiper blade starting to split
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?
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DY05 VNW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 DY05 VNW, 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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DY05 VNW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 28 April 2005.
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