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50+ data pointsMOT History
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust front section corroded
n/s/r and o/s/r lamps cracked
o/s/f body mounting area corroded
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
exhaust front section corroded
n/s/r and o/s/r lamps cracked
o/s/f body mounting area corroded
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Steering linkage 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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust system corroded and previously repaired
n/s/r and o/s/r lamps cracked
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Steering linkage 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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))
exhaust system corroded
n/s/r and o/s/r lamps cracked
vehicle chassis corroded
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
exhaust system corroded
n/s/r lamp cracked
vehicle chassis corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
fuel tank corroded and damp
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box section (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
fuel tank corroded and damp
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
exhaust front flexi section deteriorated
n/s/r lamp lens cracked
o/s/r brake and position lamp discoloured
transfer box rubber mountings deteriorated
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear hose (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
exhaust front flexi section deteriorated
n/s/r lamp lens cracked
o/s/r brake and position lamp discoloured
transfer box rubber mountings deteriorated
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush and offside rear bush lips perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
exhaust front flexi section deteriorated
front no.plate cracked
n/s/f tyre tread 3mm
n/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads low [2mm]
n/s/r lamp cracked
o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge
slight play in o/s/f steering arm ball joint
transfer box rubber mounting perished
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush and offside rear bush lips perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
exhaust front flexi section deteriorated
front no.plate cracked
n/s/f tyre tread 3mm
n/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads low [2mm]
n/s/r lamp cracked
o/s/f tyre tread low [2mm] and worn on inner edge
slight play in o/s/f steering arm ball joint
transfer box rubber mounting perished
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front no.plate cracked
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
n/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads 3mm
n/s/r lamp cracked
transfer box rubber mounting perishing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front no.plate cracked
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
n/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads 3mm
n/s/r lamp cracked
transfer box rubber mounting perishing
Centre exhaust bracket broken away
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre exhaust bracket broken away
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust bracket broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
n/s and o/s wipers starting to split
small play to n/s and o/s/f wheel bearings
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?
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VN55 ZWG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 ZWG, 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 ZWG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 November 2005.
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