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GY55 ELC

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

277,255 mi
Last recorded277,255 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 ELC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 277,255 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 261,644 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 261,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2019 247,290 miles

rear leaf spring rear hanger bushes worn

Fail 10 Sep 2019 247,290 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear leaf spring rear hanger bushes worn

Pass 12 Sep 2018 230,605 miles

front anti roll bar outer bushes worn

near side front and near side rear tyres outer edges worn low

Pass 30 Aug 2017 211,366 miles

off side front tyre wearing quite low and outer edge uneven, and near side front tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Sep 2016 192,456 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 175,287 miles

rear of front to rear metal brake pipe rusting

some rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

Pass 8 Sep 2014 156,672 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 138,818 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 121,479 miles

near side front tyre outer edge worn and getting close to limits

off side front tyre inner edge worn and getting close to legal limits

Fail 10 Sep 2012

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

near side front tyre outer edge worn and getting close to limits

off side front tyre inner edge worn and getting close to legal limits

Pass 9 Sep 2011 103,263 miles

near side front shock starting to leak

near side front tyre outer edge bald

Pass 8 Sep 2010 86,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 9 Sep 2009 69,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 69,476 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 54,130 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
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GY55 ELC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GY55 ELC, 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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GY55 ELC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 10 September 2005.

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