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SO54 WVU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,233 mi
Last recorded130,233 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 WVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 130,233 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 130,233 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 125,763 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 118,295 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 115,450 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 104,485 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear chassis rails and body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 98,224 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 98,224 miles

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

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

middle prop shaft bush worn

Fail 5 Oct 2017 98,222 miles

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

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

middle prop shaft bush worn

Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,504 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyre treads close to wear indicators

propshaft bearing rubber bush deteriorated

rear exhaust in poor condition

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2017 94,501 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking major leak at chassis area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyre treads close to wear indicators

propshaft bearing rubber bush deteriorated

rear exhaust in poor condition

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 91,371 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 88,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front foglamps poor

Fail 16 Feb 2015 88,411 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both front foglamps poor

Pass 14 Feb 2014 83,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Feb 2013 77,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 18 Feb 2013 77,606 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Feb 2012 70,775 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Feb 2011 64,113 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 56,280 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 56,280 miles

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 48,860 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,402 miles

advisory n/s/f tyre feathered on inner edge

advisory slight play in n/s track rod end

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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SO54 WVU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 SO54 WVU, 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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SO54 WVU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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