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RV05 FHG

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,980 mi
Last recorded110,980 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 FHG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 110,980 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 110,960 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged cut in (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged cut in (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 108,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 108,698 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust silencer insecure Silencer and tail pipe split into 3 pieces (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 104,697 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Underside in general corroding.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 99,711 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,638 miles

front brake discs have corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2016 92,494 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2016 92,480 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2015 85,179 miles

o/s/r reflector cracked

rear ferrals corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2014 82,104 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2014 82,085 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 76,011 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 73,207 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,786 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 60,217 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,197 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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RV05 FHG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV05 FHG, 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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What year was RV05 FHG registered?

RV05 FHG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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