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J5 HCV

2017 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

White Diesel 2442cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,770 mi
Last recorded132,770 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab62,576 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 HCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,442cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 132,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

TOW BAR HEAVILY CORRODED

all chassis and suspension slightly corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2025 128,911 miles

all underside slightly corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 125,342 miles

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

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

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

all chassis and suspension slightly corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2024 125,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

all chassis and suspension slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 121,860 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 117,502 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall perished and several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 117,502 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall perished and several cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 112,044 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair slightly lagging (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 100,872 miles

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

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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J5 HCV is a 2017 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in White with a 2,442cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 62,576 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 J5 HCV, 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 9 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J5 HCV is a 2017 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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