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WG55 RWU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

193,439 mi
Last recorded193,439 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 RWU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 193,439 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

General chassis corrosion

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

Rear Rear prop shaft UJ has slight play

Fail 4 Jan 2020 193,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

General chassis corrosion

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

Rear Rear prop shaft UJ has slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2019 186,816 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 186,303 miles

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

Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel tank insecure Cross member not complete (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member above spare wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 172,175 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis ,spring hangers and cross member (6.6.6)

fuel tank support cross member rusty

Fail 14 Nov 2017 172,175 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis ,spring hangers and cross member (6.6.6)

fuel tank support cross member rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2016 157,042 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush end bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear main chassis rails in between spring mounts rusty

rear chassis rusty fuel tank cross member

Fail 8 Nov 2016 157,042 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush end bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear main chassis rails in between spring mounts rusty

rear chassis rusty fuel tank cross member

Pass 21 Oct 2015 139,910 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 122,601 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 122,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 107,890 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 107,890 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 96,995 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight wear in suspension ball joints and steering joints

Fail 25 Oct 2012 96,995 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight wear in suspension ball joints and steering joints

timing belt over due

Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 86,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 71,518 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 71,518 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,914 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 55,914 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 45,553 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 45,553 miles

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

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

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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WG55 RWU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 WG55 RWU, 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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WG55 RWU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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