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DY05 VNW

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,581 mi
Last recorded147,581 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 VNW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 147,581 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear lamp damaged

Fail 13 Dec 2019 147,581 miles

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))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 142,472 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 142,472 miles

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 139,194 miles

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)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 139,194 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 132,360 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 123,402 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 123,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 118,237 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 118,237 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 103,774 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 103,774 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 93,826 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 93,826 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 81,998 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 69,645 miles

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

Both registration plate light bulb lenses missing

Nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 3 Sep 2009 69,645 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 54,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 54,376 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,406 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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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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