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VA05 CWY

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,346 mi
Last recorded105,346 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 CWY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 105,346 miles

offside rear body damage . wheel arch

Fail 12 Oct 2018 105,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear body damage . wheel arch

Pass 13 Oct 2017 93,229 miles

4WD LIGHT FLASHING

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

OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE (POSSIBLE CRANKSHAFT OIL SILL)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from top of engine

Fail 13 Oct 2017 93,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

4WD LIGHT FLASHING

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

OIL LEAK FROM REAR OF ENGINE (POSSIBLE CRANKSHAFT OIL SILL)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak from top of engine

Pass 14 Oct 2016 82,938 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 73,096 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 73,096 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 62,875 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,635 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 58,635 miles

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

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 53,441 miles

heat shield loose on centre silencer

Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,781 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 32,818 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,172 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 23,167 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 15,162 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
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VA05 CWY is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black 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 VA05 CWY, 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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VA05 CWY is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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