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RF05 DYB

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,868 mi
Last recorded150,868 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 DYB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 150,868 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 147,812 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 134,838 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 130,198 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 126,126 miles

Central Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 117,580 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 116,550 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 116,545 miles

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

Offside Front Lower All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 101,521 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 101,521 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 92,944 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 92,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 78,566 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2012 78,566 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2011 69,726 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 60,139 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 60,139 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2009 48,917 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 48,917 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,162 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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RF05 DYB is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RF05 DYB, 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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RF05 DYB is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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