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H5 VRL

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,494 mi
Last recorded119,494 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 VRL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 119,494 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rear diff fault

Pass 30 Nov 2018 116,971 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2018 116,971 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play ball joint housing excessively worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both, to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2017 71,829 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 107,619 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,830 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 93,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 84,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear exhaust bracket insecure

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 84,782 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear exhaust bracket insecure

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 77,485 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exaust corroding

exaust support bracket broken rear

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 77,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exaust corroding

exaust support bracket broken rear

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2013 65,602 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 56,006 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,168 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,577 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 36,418 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 23,204 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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H5 VRL 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 70.6%.

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 H5 VRL, 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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H5 VRL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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