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RN54 SKJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,471 mi
Last recorded114,471 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 SKJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 114,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 114,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 108,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 102,663 miles

Nearside Rear shackle bracket slightly misaligned

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 95,786 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 95,786 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 94,451 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Fail 18 Feb 2020 94,450 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing wheel nuts missing from all 4 wheels n/s/f 2 are missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2019 92,351 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 88,050 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering linkage (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Dec 2017 88,017 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering linkage (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Dec 2016 83,321 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 75,976 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 67,978 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,911 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 58,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

side steps fitted

wipers in poor condition

Fail 12 Feb 2013 51,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

oil+coolant levels low

side steps fitted

wipers in poor condition

Fail 17 Feb 2012 42,505 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Feb 2012 42,505 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,500 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,503 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 22,419 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 17,744 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
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RN54 SKJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 RN54 SKJ, 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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RN54 SKJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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