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SH55 VRN

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,158 mi
Last recorded89,158 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 VRN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 89,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

all chassis slight corroded

both rear back plates

rear body slight corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2023 89,154 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

all chassis slight corroded

both rear back plates

rear body slight corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2021 87,460 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear and front suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear back plates on rear brakes heavily corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2021 87,457 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x-member over rear shock absorbers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear and front suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear back plates on rear brakes heavily corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 86,615 miles

all chassis and suspension dry and corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2020 86,613 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at front of front spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all chassis and suspension dry and corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2019 85,585 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 83,299 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 83,299 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 80,957 miles

all chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2016 78,128 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 74,132 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,971 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 67,547 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 65,029 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 65,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 61,207 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 53,879 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 43,893 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 34,978 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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SH55 VRN is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SH55 VRN, 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 VRN is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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