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GK05 VTT

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,513 mi
Last recorded165,513 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 VTT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 165,513 miles

both front wheel bearing has play

n/s/f light adjuster not adjusting

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak around engine

steering ideal arm has slight play

Fail 6 Oct 2017 165,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front wheel bearing has play

n/s/f light adjuster not adjusting

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak around engine

steering ideal arm has slight play

Pass 6 Oct 2016 156,933 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 143,745 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 129,514 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 115,112 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 115,116 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 96,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2010 72,304 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 72,304 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,849 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Apr 2009 49,829 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,946 miles

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

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

front tyre wear indicates tracking fault

rear braking uneven

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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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GK05 VTT is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GK05 VTT, 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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GK05 VTT is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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