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SO55 RYC

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

131,516 mi
Last recorded131,516 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 RYC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 131,516 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 131,434 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount worn to excess (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 127,298 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 127,217 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 127,114 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both front (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 126,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose front bolt loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed across axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported across axle (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked in treads (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked in treads (4.1.E.1)

both inner sills corroded front to rear

vehicle chassis, body and all steering and suspension components very rusty

Pass 19 Oct 2016 119,003 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 107,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 92,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 92,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 80,169 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 80,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 75,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 75,385 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Nov 2011 64,588 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 64,470 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 51,888 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,131 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2009 40,131 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,894 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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SO55 RYC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 SO55 RYC, 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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SO55 RYC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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