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LY55 EKL

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,101 mi
Last recorded192,101 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 EKL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 192,101 miles

oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2018 180,122 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 171,369 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Dec 2016 157,672 miles

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

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

slight play in steering system

Pass 7 Dec 2015 144,056 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 144,001 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 130,274 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 112,709 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 94,068 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 76,535 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 76,449 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,724 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 49,749 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 41,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside fog lamp slightly obscured

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,994 miles

Offside fog lamp slightly obscured

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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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LY55 EKL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY55 EKL, 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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What year was LY55 EKL registered?

LY55 EKL is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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