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PJ05 YTE

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,016 mi
Last recorded165,016 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 YTE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 165,016 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 147,882 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel advise try and get box adjusted (2.2.A.1a)

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

front discs worn and corroded

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

spare wheel fitted to rear , tyre same size as rest

Fail 27 Jul 2017 147,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel advise try and get box adjusted (2.2.A.1a)

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

front discs worn and corroded

oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

spare wheel fitted to rear , tyre same size as rest

Fail 3 May 2017 147,146 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs slightly pitted.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear tyres have slight cracking in tread.

Serious Oil leak.

n/s/f headlamp aim was too low, now adjusted to correct aim, o/s/f aim is slightly too low.

Pass 6 Feb 2016 132,900 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 116,707 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 100,237 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 21 Feb 2014 100,149 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 21 Feb 2013 83,728 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 67,332 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 67,332 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 57,518 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 46,794 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,953 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 36,949 miles

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 28,443 miles

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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PJ05 YTE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PJ05 YTE, 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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PJ05 YTE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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