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GV05 VYC

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,756 mi
Last recorded92,756 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 VYC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 92,756 miles

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

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

both head lamps deteriorated lens

engine management lamp is on

Pass 25 Mar 2020 91,832 miles

nearside front anti roll bar D bush worn (on suspension arm)

nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

propshaft bearing worn

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 25 Mar 2020 91,832 miles

propshaft bearing worn

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front anti roll bar D bush worn (on suspension arm)

nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Mar 2019 90,644 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear hose end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine management lamp is on

Pass 30 Apr 2018 89,974 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management lamp is on

Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,110 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 86,727 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 86,727 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 80,702 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 75,721 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

cable underneath (nearside) could be better supported

wipers and washers could work better

Pass 24 May 2012 70,550 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 64,277 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 58,527 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 52,615 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 50,445 miles

Both front lower swivels have slight play. n/s/f road tyre very low on outer edge.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 41,965 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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GV05 VYC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV05 VYC, 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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GV05 VYC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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