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V605 FCJ

1999 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,953 mi
Last recorded147,953 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab120,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV605 FCJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 147,953 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 145,289 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2010 145,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 133,267 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 113,627 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advs nearside rear leans cracked

advs s,r,s light on

Pass 26 Jan 2007 104,906 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 94,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advs on nearside front wheel bearing slight movment

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V605 FCJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 120,311 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V605 FCJ, 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 27 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V605 FCJ registered?

V605 FCJ is a 1999 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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