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SP05 TFE

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,794 mi
Last recorded79,794 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 TFE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 79,794 miles

bad oil leak

offside front plastic arch missing

slight power steering fluid leak at steering box

Fail 26 Mar 2016 79,775 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted loose in hub (2.4.G.4a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

bad oil leak

offside front arch missing

power steering leak at steering box

Fail 15 Mar 2016 79,771 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension distorted loose in hub (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable steering idler arm (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lamp on as side lights ( bulb wrong way? ) (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

bad oil leak

offside front arch missing

power steering leak at steering box

Pass 29 Jan 2015 67,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front arch missing

Fail 28 Jan 2015 67,948 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front arch missing

Pass 14 Dec 2013 61,232 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Jul 2012 53,435 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 53,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,586 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 29,774 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 22,943 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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SP05 TFE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SP05 TFE, 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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SP05 TFE is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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