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RY55 UTM

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,098 mi
Last recorded125,098 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 UTM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 125,098 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 116,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and has part corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn

Fail 13 Nov 2019 116,166 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and has part corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 6 Nov 2018 107,274 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pedal has travel

front/centre exhaust deteriorated/corroded

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

steering arm from steering box worn

Fail 6 Nov 2018 107,274 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pedal has travel

front/centre exhaust deteriorated/corroded

rear leaf spring bushes deteriorated

steering arm from steering box worn

Pass 23 Oct 2017 99,596 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 99,596 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 96,952 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 93,115 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 93,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 91,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

mid section of exhaust has an internal rattle

oil dip stick / bracket broken

rattle noise from within the gearbox

rear fog lamp cable tied on

slight exhaust blow from turbo

Fail 3 Feb 2015 91,294 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

mid section of exhaust has an internal rattle

oil dip stick / bracket broken

rattle noise from within the gearbox

rear fog lamp cable tied on

slight exhaust blow from turbo

Pass 1 Oct 2013 75,852 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

both front tyre wearing outside edges

o/s/r reflector damaged but still visable

Fail 29 Aug 2012 69,160 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 69,160 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 62,265 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play in them

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

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

Nearside front inner track rod ball joint has slight play

Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,390 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,087 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 47,082 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,060 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)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 40,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RY55 UTM 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 RY55 UTM, 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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RY55 UTM is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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