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VN05 RXA

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,476 mi
Last recorded125,476 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 125,476 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 125,476 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 121,474 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise chassy corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2018 121,472 miles

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise chassy corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2017 103,069 miles

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

play in steering joints

play in steering system

transfer box mount insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2016 91,023 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 26 Apr 2016 91,023 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides drop links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc boot (2.4.G.4e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2014 69,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 69,665 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 55,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 51,702 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2012 51,702 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 45,497 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 42,464 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2009 37,821 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 28,622 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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VN05 RXA is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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