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SM55 BYD

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,280 mi
Last recorded129,280 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 BYD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 129,280 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 129,280 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 116,931 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 99,627 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 95,617 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe to rear brake flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2015 95,613 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe to rear brake flexy (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2015 93,332 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 86,876 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,617 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 73,564 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 67,208 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,041 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 54,275 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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SM55 BYD is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SM55 BYD, 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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SM55 BYD is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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