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PJ55 DXP

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,972 mi
Last recorded97,972 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 DXP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 97,972 miles

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

Chassis & suspension components corroding

Fail 1 Dec 2022 97,404 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anchor bracket area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anchor bracket area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Chassis & suspension components corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2019 90,427 miles

exhaust cat badly corroded not blowing at moment

oil leaking

play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 1 Oct 2019 90,427 miles

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

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

exhaust cat badly corroded not blowing at moment

oil leaking

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Oct 2018 82,639 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 82,639 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 74,756 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Feb 2016 68,234 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 58,806 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 12 Feb 2015 58,806 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2014 55,686 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 55,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,528 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 49,451 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,248 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,864 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 36,781 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 36,781 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,545 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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PJ55 DXP is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 PJ55 DXP, 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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PJ55 DXP is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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