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DY55 RWE

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

181,869 mi
Last recorded181,869 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 RWE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 181,869 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 178,155 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHT BIND NOTED AT BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush SLIGHT PLAY NOTED - WHEN BARRED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive NEARSIDE OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 178,145 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn EXCESS PLAY IN END BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn EXCESS PLAY IN 'D' BUSH ON CHASSIS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn EXCESS PLAY IN END BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR INDICATORS BADLY FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component missing BUMP STOP MISSING (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively SLIGHT BIND NOTED AT BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush SLIGHT PLAY NOTED - WHEN BARRED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive NEARSIDE OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 176,464 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

gearbox cross member has 2 bolts missing

tow bar corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2020 176,378 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure bolt not done up (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

gearbox cross member has 2 bolts missing 1 each side

tow bar has corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2019 170,517 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 170,515 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted lamp broken (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning steering belt slipping on full lock (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 163,600 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Serious engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2018 163,075 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Serious engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2017 155,283 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 142,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 142,330 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 134,701 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 121,561 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Oct 2013 121,561 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Oct 2012 111,589 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 111,589 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 100,518 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 89,849 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,804 miles

CLUTCH PEDEL RUBBER MISSING

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 76,804 miles

CLUTCH PEDEL RUBBER MISSING

ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 64,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in inner & outer track rod ends ( both sides )

Fail 15 Sep 2008 64,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

slight play in inner & outer track rod ends ( both sides )

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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DY55 RWE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DY55 RWE, 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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DY55 RWE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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