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GV55 GMU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

195,750 mi
Last recorded195,750 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 GMU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 195,750 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under vehicle corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 183,634 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 166,885 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Slightly Corroded across back axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Slight damage to drivers seat belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 166,876 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Indicators Incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across back axle signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play Slight play in track rod end. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Slight damage to drivers seat belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 166,545 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour Indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Steering idler box excessive free play. Marked in yellow (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Front driving lamp lens broken and not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No pattern on o/s/f headlamp bulb insecure (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Excessive play. Marked in yellow (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour Indicators Incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lens broken and showing white light (1.3.2e)

Rear rear brake application uneven Rear Brakes 45% inbalance (3.7.B.2)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across back axle signs of corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play Slight play in track rod end. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Slight damage to drivers seat belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 151,603 miles

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

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

engine has serious oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2015 151,362 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine has serious oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2014 133,107 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 115,686 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 115,686 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 97,894 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 97,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 82,421 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 20 Jun 2011 82,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2010 64,085 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 64,085 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 62,322 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,012 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 24 Jun 2008 28,282 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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GV55 GMU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GV55 GMU, 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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GV55 GMU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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