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RN05 HWG

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,981 mi
Last recorded146,981 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 HWG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 146,981 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop mounting slight play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 146,968 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop mounting slight play (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 143,782 miles

handbrake performance 16%

slight play to prop shaft bearing

Pass 24 Apr 2018 140,586 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 140,569 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 135,141 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 124,195 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 119,550 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

exaust system rear tail pipe missing

Fail 14 Apr 2015 119,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

exaust system rear tail pipe missing

Pass 6 Feb 2014 113,522 miles

Both rear indicators and off side wing repeater faded

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Movement in both side, rear suspension spring shackle bushes

Movement in nearside front lower ball joint

Offside front inner track rod joint, gaitor perished

Fail 31 Jan 2014 113,417 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear indicators and off side wing repeater faded

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Movement in both side, rear suspension spring shackle bushes

Movement in nearside front lower ball joint

Offside front inner track rod joint, gaitor perished

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 104,404 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 92,282 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 92,257 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 76,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 76,477 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 54,637 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 54,637 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,575 miles

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

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

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

uneven wear to both front tyres on edges

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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RN05 HWG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RN05 HWG, 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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RN05 HWG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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