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PJ55 XLA

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,904 mi
Last recorded97,904 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 97,904 miles

o/s/r tyre worn diesel pipes rusty track rod ends and idle arm ends starting to wear shocker rubbers starting to perish

Fail 19 Dec 2017

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened arm broken (3.6.A.2b)

o/s/r tyre worn diesel pipes rusty track rod ends and idle arm ends starting to wear shocker rubbers starting to perish

Pass 11 Jul 2016 93,442 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 93,442 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 89,331 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 81,114 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 71,383 miles

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

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

noise from steering column

Fail 24 May 2013 72,379 miles

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)

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

noise from steering column

Pass 22 Feb 2012 60,156 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 23 Feb 2011 58,336 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 XLA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XLA, 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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What year was PJ55 XLA registered?

PJ55 XLA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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