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GU05 CVG

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,577 mi
Last recorded139,577 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 CVG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 139,577 miles

Front brake pads are wearing low.

Slight exhaust blow from the flexi-pipe.

Fail 29 Sep 2017 139,398 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front brake pads are wearing low.

Slight exhaust blow from the flexi-pipe.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 132,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

n/s/reg plate light lenze missing.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 132,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

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

n/s/reg plate light lenze missing.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 116,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 108,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear brakes noisy

Fail 27 May 2014 108,755 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

REAR BRAKES NOISY

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 98,803 miles

Front brake pads worn

Fuel pipe by tank corroded

Fail 10 May 2013 98,536 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake pads worn

Fuel pipe by tank corroded

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

Pass 9 May 2012 87,795 miles

GEARBOX STABILISER MOUNTING DETERIORATED

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING

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

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM

Fail 8 May 2012 87,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

GEARBOX STABILISER MOUNTING DETERIORATED

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING

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

REAR EXHAUST DETERIORATED

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM

Pass 12 May 2011 77,413 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 77,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 73,491 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 61,429 miles

slight play in f anti roll bar bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2008 41,702 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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GU05 CVG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GU05 CVG, 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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GU05 CVG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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