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SY55 LXB

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,731 mi
Last recorded99,731 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY55 LXB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 99,731 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear chassis corroding

rear propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 23 May 2017 94,752 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

propshaft centre bearing deteriorating

Pass 24 May 2016 88,896 miles

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

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

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

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

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

prop shaft centre bearing has play

Fail 24 May 2016 88,893 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering box ball joint bolt loose (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

prop shaft centre bearing has play

Pass 13 May 2015 82,737 miles

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

propshaft centre bearing getting worn

Fail 12 May 2015 82,734 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

propshaft centre bearing getting worn

Pass 27 May 2014 80,264 miles

Offside Front 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 (2.3.3b)

rear propshaft centre bearing worn

Fail 26 May 2014 80,260 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front 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 (2.3.3b)

rear propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 28 May 2013 77,330 miles

propshaft centre bearing getting worn

Pass 23 May 2012 72,560 miles

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

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

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

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

rear propshaft centre bearing getting worn

Pass 24 May 2011 68,144 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 63,727 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 59,682 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2009 59,682 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 45,972 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 45,090 miles

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

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)

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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SY55 LXB is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SY55 LXB, 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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SY55 LXB is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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