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VN05 RVU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,511 mi
Last recorded138,511 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 RVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 138,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 138,154 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn all 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 122,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 122,363 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 115,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 111,321 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 108,694 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play nearside front play under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play offside front play under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

advisory eml warning light on

advisory excess engine oil leak

advisory propshaft doghnut worn

Pass 24 Apr 2018 102,786 miles

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play nearside front (2.2.B.1f)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play offside front (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advisory eml warning light on

advisory engine oil leak

advisory offside front fog light not working lens broken

advisory prop shaft support deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2017 96,131 miles

both front arms rubber bushes perished

o/s/ fog light lense broken

o/s/f wheel bearing slight play

oil leak

prop shaft support bearing perished

Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,024 miles

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

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play nearside front a lot of movement under load (2.2.B.1f)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play offside front a lot of movement under load (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advisory diesel smoke test emissions high recomend fuel cleaner

advisory eml warning light is on

advisory oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside front (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside front (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 81,229 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advisory diesel smoke test emissions high recomend fuel cleaner

Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,275 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advisory diesel smoke test emissions high recomend fuel cleaner

Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,330 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,790 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 51,789 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,586 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,947 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,302 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 25,556 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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VN05 RVU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RVU, 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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VN05 RVU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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