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PF55 DGX

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,085 mi
Last recorded197,085 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF55 DGX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 197,085 miles

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 197,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 187,529 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 177,158 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 157,889 miles

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Engine oily

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

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

Slight play in offside front steering idler but not excessive

Slight play in various steering joints

Tow bar socket in poor condition

front reg plate in poor condition

rear fog light in poor condition

Fail 4 Dec 2012 157,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Both front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Engine oily

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

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

Slight play in offside front steering idler but not excessive

Slight play in various steering joints

Tow bar socket in poor condition

front reg plate in poor condition

rear fog light in poor condition

Pass 21 Dec 2011 137,563 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 119,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 96,325 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 96,153 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 76,221 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2008 76,221 miles

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

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

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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PF55 DGX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PF55 DGX, 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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PF55 DGX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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