MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
both front disc pitted and rust
covers fitted- x2 front brake hose ferrules corroded- prop shaf universal joint slight wear- both chassis legs badly- front radiator support beam corroded- steering joint rubber boots deteriorated- o/s/f inner cv boot
very heavy underseal and grease all over under vehicle can't see much
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
both front disc pitted and rust
covers fitted- x2 front brake hose ferrules corroded- prop shaf universal joint slight wear- both chassis legs badly- front radiator support beam corroded- steering joint rubber boots deteriorated- o/s/f inner cv boot
very heavy underseal and grease all over under vehicle can't see much
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear chassis beam various places (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured around the battery (4.11 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
covers fitted- x2 front brake hose ferrules corroded- prop shaf universal joint slight wear- both chassis legs badly- front radiator support beam corroded- steering joint rubber boots deteriorated- o/s/f inner cv boot deteriorated
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported around the battery (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering system fouling tyre on the offside front wing (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear chassi beam various locations along the beam (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
both inner bed beams heavily corroded
front radiator supporting beam heavily corroded
offside step brackets are heavily corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Cuts in o/s/r tyre.
Wear in o/s/f lower balljoint
advise replacing brake pipes on n/s/f, o/s/f, + n/s/r,
advise replacing n/s wiper blade.
advise replacing n/s/f lower shocker bush.
advise replacing power steering pipes,
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Cuts in o/s/r tyre.
Wear in o/s/f lower balljoint
advise replacing brake pipes on n/s/f, o/s/f, + n/s/r,
advise replacing n/s wiper blade.
advise replacing n/s/f lower shocker bush.
advise replacing power steering pipes,
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SH55 VRU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black 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 VRU, 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 VRU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 November 2005.
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