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VA05 LFO

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,728 mi
Last recorded125,728 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA05 LFO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 125,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wheel bearing have slight play in them

rear shock lower bushs starting to perish

slight wear in prop shaft centre bearing

surface corrosion on underside all around chassi, exhaust, suspension

Fail 14 Apr 2016 125,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front wheel bearing have slight play in them

rear shock lower bushs starting to perish

slight wear in prop shaft centre bearing

surface corrosion on underside all around chassi, exhaust, suspension

Pass 20 Apr 2015 112,158 miles

exhaust corroded

leaf springs corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2015 112,157 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust corroded

leaf springs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2014 100,295 miles

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes greased

offside rear reflector damaged but still functioning

Pass 30 Jul 2013 90,208 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,365 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,986 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 54,614 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 42,956 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 31,311 miles

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

slight play in near side front steering idler

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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VA05 LFO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 VA05 LFO, 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 LFO is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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