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SA55 SPU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,756 mi
Last recorded72,756 miles
Recorded on5 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2020 72,756 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 71,481 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both o/s and n/s shock absorber dust covers corroded away

Fail 1 May 2019 71,481 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both o/s and n/s shock absorber dust covers corroded away

Pass 10 Nov 2017 69,303 miles

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

brake pipe to nearside front flexi has surface corrosion

brake pipe to offside front flexi has surface corrosion

heavy engine oil leak

nearside rear shock absorber damp

power steering box damp

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Nov 2017 69,303 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front brake pipes have surface corrosion

brake pipe to nearside front flexi has surface corrosion

brake pipe to offside front flexi has surface corrosion

heavy engine oil leak

nearside rear shock absorber damp

power steering box damp

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Nov 2016 65,518 miles

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

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

front discs slightly corroded and worn on inner faces

Pass 3 Nov 2015 61,917 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 58,012 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm in parts(255/60/18)

o/s/f foglight inop (broken)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 50,522 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 46,856 miles

slight play in the front anti-roll bar bushs

Pass 14 Oct 2010 42,701 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 38,283 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 34,941 miles

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

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

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

n/s front tyre and both rear tyres will require replacement soon.

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 SPU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SPU, 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 SPU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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