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VN55 MXP

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,946 mi
Last recorded119,946 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 MXP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 119,946 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 114,572 miles

Central Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Oil leak ()

rear seat belts not fully checked due to seat blocked with equipment

Fail 28 Jun 2017 114,548 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

rear seat belts not fully checked due to seat blocked with equipment

Pass 30 Jun 2016 102,835 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 96,096 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 96,096 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 86,321 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 86,321 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,784 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 69,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2012 56,242 miles

Centre Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

high leval stop light section inoperative

Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,574 miles

Centre Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

high leval stop light section inoperative

Fail 23 Jun 2010 40,434 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 40,434 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 32,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

high leval stop light section inoperative

Pass 29 Jun 2009 32,864 miles

high leval stop light section inoperative

Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,610 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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VN55 MXP is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black 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 VN55 MXP, 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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VN55 MXP is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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