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J470 MRL

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,301 mi
Last recorded119,301 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ470 MRL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 119,301 miles

chassis corroded

fuel lines corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2010 119,301 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

chassis corroded

fuel lines corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2009 118,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2009 118,009 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2008 110,794 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 110,473 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 102,619 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 102,506 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 95,870 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 95,870 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 95,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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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J470 MRL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J470 MRL, 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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J470 MRL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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