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SH55 FHG

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,700 mi
Last recorded152,700 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 FHG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2018 152,700 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak from crankshaft behind flywheel ()

Oil leak sump badly corroded ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 149,683 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2017 149,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

fan belt and power steering belt need adjusted

Pass 12 Mar 2016 143,490 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 137,811 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 137,811 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 120,883 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes have play

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2014 120,883 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front anti roll bar bushes have play

engine oil leak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2013 107,464 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 97,543 miles

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

engine oil low

front inner pads hard to see

move obstruction in windscreen

no warning light on dash for front fog lights

offside front fog light damaged

play in front anti roll bar bushes

small chips in windscreen

spare wheel mount inop(spare wheel in back)

steel rim fitted to offside rear

suspect slight leak from exhaust front flexi

tow bar electrics mount almost detached

Fail 9 Jan 2012 97,540 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

engine oil low

front inner pads hard to see

move obstruction in windscreen

no warning light on dash for front fog lights

offside front fog light damaged

play in front anti roll bar bushes

small chips in windscreen

spare wheel mount inop(spare wheel in back)

steel rim fitted to offside rear

suspect slight leak from exhaust front flexi

tow bar electrics mount almost detached

Pass 7 Dec 2010 78,729 miles

tyre size 265/70/16

suspect slight play in upper ball joints(very slight)

chassis starting to corrode

front tyres slightly worn on edges(normal)

move obstruction in windscreen

offside front fog light damaged

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in track rod ends(grease points on ends)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 63,256 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 51,400 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 51,400 miles

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

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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SH55 FHG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SH55 FHG, 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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SH55 FHG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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