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VA54 FRV

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Silver Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

192,944 mi
Last recorded192,944 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 FRV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2021 192,944 miles

Headlights poor beam pattern

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight play in rear shackle bushes

Pass 27 Mar 2020 181,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside slight play in o/s hub bearing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 20 Mar 2019 165,683 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front hub bearing slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2018 153,073 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s very worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight play in hub bearing

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

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

Rear slight play in rear shackle bushes

Shock absorber shrouds corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 147,258 miles

slight play in hub bearings

tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2016 130,618 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 120,845 miles

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

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

rear shackle bushes small play

Pass 18 Mar 2014 111,988 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 103,907 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 95,599 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 86,945 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 77,216 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 63,084 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 45,667 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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VA54 FRV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Silver with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VA54 FRV, 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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VA54 FRV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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