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VK05 YPG

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,800 mi
Last recorded158,800 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 YPG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2015 158,800 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre prop mount weak

Pass 23 Apr 2014 136,561 miles

front pads part worn

n/s/f brake sqeaking

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

trailor socket n/s/r sidelight not working

Fail 17 Apr 2014 136,335 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

front pads part worn

n/s/f brake sqeaking

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Apr 2013 115,523 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Number plate lights have been modified.

Offside Front Fog light not working and lense damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Slight corrosion on fuel pipes from fuel tank

Slight play in prop-shaft main bearing

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

no lights working on trailer socket. and cover missing.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 115,523 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Number plate lights have been modified.

Offside Front Fog light not working and lense damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Slight corrosion on fuel pipes from fuel tank

Slight play in prop-shaft main bearing

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

no lights working on trailer socket. and cover missing.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 95,158 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 80,171 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 79,566 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,706 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 51,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 30,992 miles

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

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

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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VK05 YPG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VK05 YPG, 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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VK05 YPG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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