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SP55 VXF

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

113,766 mi
Last recorded113,766 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 VXF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 113,766 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSF / NSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper Brake Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF / NSF Brake Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Clutch pedal Anti-Slip Missing

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play OSF / NSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSR / NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 113,765 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSF / NSF (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF / OSF Caliper Pipes Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF / NSF Brake Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Clutch pedal Anti-Slip Missing

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play OSF / NSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSR / NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 111,736 miles

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE

Fail 19 Dec 2017 111,732 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE

Pass 26 Nov 2016 108,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 104,720 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2015 104,720 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes coated in grease

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2013 85,789 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2013 85,789 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 72,973 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 72,973 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 63,674 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 56,469 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 56,469 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 49,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 49,141 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 24,495 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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SP55 VXF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SP55 VXF, 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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SP55 VXF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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