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RY55 UTN

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,041 mi
Last recorded162,041 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 162,041 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 150,676 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 138,365 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 May 2019 138,364 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 130,291 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

cover missing o/side no. plate lamp

exhaust to gearbox bracket detached

front fog lamps damaged and o/side not working

Fail 30 Jan 2018 130,290 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure lock nut on track adjuster insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Front exhaust flex slightly deteriorated

Front fog lamps damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

cover missing o/side no. plate lamp

exhaust to gearbox bracket detached

Pass 24 Jan 2017 121,462 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside and offside front headlamps slightly deteroirated possible due to dampness in headlamps

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil dipstick tube is loose

Oil leak maintance could be required

Service brake efficiency slightly lower than normal

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Unable to give full inspection to thickness to front brake pads

Windscreen damaged at time of test not in view of driver

Pass 26 Jan 2016 117,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil dip stick loose

Oil leaking maintance required

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2016 117,408 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil dip stick loose

Oil leaking maintance required

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2014 104,216 miles

Exhaust hangers are broken have been repaired exhaust still surported

Front wiper blades are smearing

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Possible slight fracture at nearside rear leaf spring

Smoke emitted from exhaust during accelartion not excessive

Fail 9 Dec 2014 104,216 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust hangers are broken have been repaired exhaust still surported

Front wiper blades are smearing

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Possible slight fracture at nearside rear leaf spring

Smoke emitted from exhaust during accelartion not excessive

Pass 29 Nov 2013 96,861 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 93,315 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 69,014 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 53,178 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 38,497 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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RY55 UTN is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RY55 UTN, 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 UTN is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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