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RV55 UWJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

White Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,050 mi
Last recorded98,050 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 UWJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 98,050 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing thin on outer edge.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 94,551 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 94,550 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 93,004 miles

Slight play both inner track rod ends

Fail 4 Feb 2016 93,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play both inner track rod ends

Pass 21 Aug 2014 75,081 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 75,081 miles

Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 58,169 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 58,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 58,121 miles

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

Nearside front brake slightly binding

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 48,666 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 45,459 miles

Offside front tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 22 Jul 2010 39,586 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 39,586 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 33,678 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 33,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 27,419 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre low on outer edge

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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RV55 UWJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in White with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RV55 UWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV55 UWJ registered?

RV55 UWJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is RV55 UWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 UWJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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