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SG55 VOF

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

166,635 mi
Last recorded166,635 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 VOF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 166,635 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 166,635 miles

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn Uj! (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play On end of steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam U bolt broken. Axle is loose!! (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2015 145,368 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 128,359 miles

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 128,359 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 115,425 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted/scored

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2013 115,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly pitted/scored

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 99,525 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 99,162 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 85,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2010 66,782 miles

both front outer antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 24 Aug 2009 53,772 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,998 miles

Play in both front outer antiroll bar bushes.

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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SG55 VOF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SG55 VOF, 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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SG55 VOF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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