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SW54 NTU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

145,384 mi
Last recorded145,384 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 NTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 145,384 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 145,384 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 132,629 miles

4 wheel drive light flashing due to rotten vacuum pipes at front axle

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 132,627 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking at fuel tank (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet ,curly pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016 127,760 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 127,760 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 116,868 miles

Both front D shaped anti/roll have some play

Front transfer box seal leaking oil

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal BOX (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 116,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front D shaped anti/roll have some play

Front transfer box seal leaking oil

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal BOX (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 110,064 miles

Both front brake disc's pitted and scored on inner face

Lens missing of number plate lights

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

rear exhaust section of exhaust loose

Fail 19 Feb 2014 103,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 103,046 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 96,522 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear shacle bushes worn

Fail 22 Mar 2013 96,413 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both rear shacle bushes worn

Pass 19 Mar 2012 90,707 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 90,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,736 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

near side rear reg light lens missing

Fail 14 Apr 2011 79,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

near side rear reg light lens missing

Pass 29 Apr 2010 65,122 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2010 65,118 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2009 50,320 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2009 50,320 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,199 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 38,199 miles

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

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

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

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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SW54 NTU 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 52.2%.

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 SW54 NTU, 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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SW54 NTU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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