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VA05 NPY

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,604 mi
Last recorded171,604 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 171,604 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 171,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe on body. Leading into hose and alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 168,896 miles

Advise general underbody corrosion

Advise rear shock absorbers are corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2019 165,239 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 159,874 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 159,874 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 156,991 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 142,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 129,648 miles

both front tyres out of shape.................rear shocks soon.

Pass 8 May 2014 118,552 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 106,463 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 95,105 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 95,105 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 92,300 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 79,786 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 65,419 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 46,696 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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VA05 NPY is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NPY, 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 NPY is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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