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NL05 BRF

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

97,818 mi
Last recorded97,818 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL05 BRF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 97,818 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 91,931 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 87,211 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 81,601 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 71,841 miles

Brake pipe(s) corroded.

Nearside steering idler has slight play.

Fail 12 Mar 2015 71,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake pipe(s) corroded.

Nearside steering idler has slight play.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 61,211 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,635 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front anti roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,697 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2012 44,697 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Apr 2010 21,623 miles

heavy oil leak from o/s front

Fail 12 Apr 2010 21,518 miles

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

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

heavy oil leak from o/s front

Pass 9 Apr 2009 11,222 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 67,038 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 66,860 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 65,574 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 65,574 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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NL05 BRF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NL05 BRF, 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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NL05 BRF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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