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SA55 DDJ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,996 mi
Last recorded160,996 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA55 DDJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 160,996 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 150,435 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 150,434 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 142,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020 142,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 138,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel pipe corroded and damp but not leaking

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2019 138,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device missing balljoint split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device missing balljoint split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated

fuel pipe corroded and damp but not leaking

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2018 128,880 miles

fuel pipe at tank damp but not leaking

Fail 23 Nov 2018 128,880 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

fuel pipe at tank damp but not leaking

Pass 18 Oct 2017 115,861 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 115,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 101,320 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 91,737 miles

Oil Leak

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 91,730 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross Pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil Leak

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 84,423 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 75,797 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 72,207 miles

slight oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,834 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 56,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre low at edge

rear nunber plate faded at edges

rear tyres low

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 49,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,389 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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SA55 DDJ 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 71.4%.

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 SA55 DDJ, 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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SA55 DDJ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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