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PJ55 EUW

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

80,642 mi
Last recorded80,642 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 80,642 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear greased and showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 77,276 miles

Fuel pipes rusty

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

Power steering nolsey

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal Slight leak from steering box seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 77,276 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipes rusty

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

Power steering nolsey

Pass 16 Feb 2017 71,758 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 71,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 65,861 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 65,858 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 614,413 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 58,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 53,160 miles

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

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

both front steering idlers have slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2011 48,313 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 48,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

slight wear on n/s/f steering system idler arm

Pass 23 Feb 2011 46,061 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 46,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,427 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 30,616 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 EUW 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 PJ55 EUW, 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 EUW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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