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RV05 SVF

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,983 mi
Last recorded106,983 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 106,983 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 105,379 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise o/s n/s rear chassis corroded and weak

advise play in front wheel bearing and lower ball joints

oil leak

rear bump stops corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2020 105,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged and hose insercure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail and insercure (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

advise o/s n/s rear chassis corroded and weak

advise play in front wheel bearing and lower ball joints

oil leak

rear bump stops corroded

rear suspension components corroded

spare wheel loose

Pass 13 Sep 2019 102,604 miles

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

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

chassis corrode around rear shock absorber top mountings

rear chassis corroded, but cannot be holed at time of test

Fail 7 Sep 2019 102,585 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

chassis corrode around rear shock absorber top mountings

fuel tank support cross member corroded

only 50% of centre stop lamp working

rear chassis corroded, but cannot be holed at time of test

rear spring shackle brackets corroded o-s & n-s

Pass 4 Jun 2018 97,776 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear chassis has surface corrosion

rear shock absorbers shrouds corroded

Fail 29 May 2018 97,755 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached radiator under tray (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear chassis has surface corrosion

rear shock absorbers shrouds corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 93,964 miles

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

advise rear shock absorber covers

Fail 3 Mar 2017 93,964 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise rear shock absorber covers

Pass 26 Feb 2016 90,429 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

child seat fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2016 90,366 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres perished

child seat fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2014 85,281 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.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 reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 81,191 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 81,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 75,790 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 70,747 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 63,404 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 63,387 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 47,139 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 37,502 miles

offside rear brake some lagging

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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RV05 SVF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RV05 SVF, 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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RV05 SVF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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