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SO05 TYZ

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,052 mi
Last recorded163,052 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO05 TYZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 163,052 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 153,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

chassis corroding

Fail 7 Aug 2018 153,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush badly worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn on suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel pipes close to fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

chassis corroding

Pass 18 Aug 2017 143,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake hose mounting bracket corroded

chassis becoming corroded at rear

Fail 16 Aug 2017 143,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edges of tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake hose mounting bracket corroded

chassis becoming corroded at rear

Pass 11 Aug 2016 130,844 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 117,619 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 110,250 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 99,788 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 87,303 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 75,626 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 66,760 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 55,366 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 46,834 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
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SO05 TYZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SO05 TYZ, 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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SO05 TYZ is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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