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RF55 YOW

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,771 mi
Last recorded86,771 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 YOW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 86,771 miles

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

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

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

front anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

Fail 8 Jan 2013 86,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

front anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 22 Nov 2011 84,319 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 84,288 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 66,535 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 66,511 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

nearside and offside bumper reflectors broken

Pass 28 Oct 2009 50,402 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 50,393 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 31,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 31,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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
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RF55 YOW 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 50%.

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 YOW, 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 YOW is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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