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VK55 ZYG

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Green Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,977 mi
Last recorded113,977 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 ZYG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 113,977 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 106,313 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 106,313 miles

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 98,585 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 98,585 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 91,997 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 85,889 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 79,006 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 71,854 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 62,936 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)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2012 62,936 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 41,264 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 41,264 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Outer Rear Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 24,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,581 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 12,135 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 12,135 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
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VK55 ZYG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Green with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VK55 ZYG, 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 ZYG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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