MOT Status
ValidMileage
137,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre silencer in poor condition
Centre silencer in poor condition
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Centre silencer in poor condition
Centre silencer in poor condition
Light corrosion to suspension components.
O/S Headlamp starting to deteriorate
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Some wear,N/S Steering idler
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Centre silencer deteriorated
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Centre silencer deteriorated
Engine oil leak
Centre silencer starting to deteriorate
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre silencer starting to deteriorate
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Slight play in o/s pitman arm
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
slight deteration of steering dust covers
slight play in front wheel bearngs
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1. All four tyres slightly wearing on edges of treads
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
1. All four tyres slightly wearing on edges of treads
all tyres worn on edges
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?
Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RF55 VLJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 RF55 VLJ, 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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RF55 VLJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 17 December 2005.
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