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VK55 GTF

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,402 mi
Last recorded172,402 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 GTF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 172,402 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body surface corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2021 166,400 miles

Nearside front lower suspension ball joint worn almost to point of test failure.

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 159,498 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 159,490 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 149,549 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 149,549 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 138,897 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 138,897 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 128,709 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 118,781 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 105,960 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,962 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,422 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 65,439 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 55,349 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 55,349 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,518 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 35,560 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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VK55 GTF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK55 GTF, 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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VK55 GTF is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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