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WV55 MBU

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,520 mi
Last recorded172,520 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 MBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 172,520 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 166,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advise (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

windscreen is damaged but below drivers view of the road and swept area

Fail 7 Apr 2018 165,913 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both not working (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Electrical wiring insecure positive battery terminal (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on tread and flat (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low - strong advise (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

windscreen is damaged but below drivers view of the road and swept area

Pass 18 Apr 2017 157,996 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 148,185 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 137,267 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 137,212 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 128,447 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 117,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

windscreen cracked but not in drivers view

Pass 10 Apr 2012 107,780 miles

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

Window Screen Has Crack O/S/F Bottom Edge

Wipers Will Soon Need Replacing

Pass 7 Dec 2010 106,368 miles

brake fluid level low

front anti roll bar bushes worn

new spring is fitted to o/s/r ,vehicle leans to n/s

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

rear tyres 3mm & nail in o/s/r

screen cracked along bottom edge

vehicle leans to n/s

Fail 29 Nov 2010 106,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

brake fluid level low

front anti roll bar bushes worn

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

rear tyres 3mm & nail in o/s/r

screen cracked along bottom edge

vehicle leans to n/s

Pass 27 Nov 2009 92,595 miles

small crack in screen

Pass 5 Sep 2008 75,409 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 75,409 miles

Nearside 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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WV55 MBU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WV55 MBU, 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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WV55 MBU is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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