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VN05 RDU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

36,212 mi
Last recorded36,212 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 RDU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 36,212 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 35,772 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 35,504 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 29,941 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 29,927 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 29,851 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 29,771 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 29,683 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2011 29,400 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2010 27,802 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 26,353 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 23,168 miles

both front wheel bearings have play

Fail 21 May 2008 22,981 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front outer anti roll bar bushes close to wear limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 21 May 2008 22,981 miles

both front outer anti roll bar bushes close to wear limit

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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VN05 RDU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VN05 RDU, 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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What year was VN05 RDU registered?

VN05 RDU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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The MOT history for VN05 RDU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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