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WV05 HBG

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

188,417 mi
Last recorded188,417 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV05 HBG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 188,417 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 182,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 182,256 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 176,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 170,772 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2018 158,051 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 158,013 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 146,054 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 146,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 134,177 miles

oil leak from engine

steering link arm poss fitted incorrectly

Fail 24 May 2016 133,842 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing link arm (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing tr end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Steering locking device missing tr end (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak from engine

steering link arm poss fitted incorrectly

Pass 5 Jun 2015 124,216 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 124,216 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

engine violently knocking on idle

Pass 18 Aug 2014 119,266 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 115,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 105,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 95,440 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,377 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 75,593 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 65,724 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 65,724 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WV05 HBG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV05 HBG, 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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WV05 HBG is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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