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YC05 EGK

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Grey Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,152 mi
Last recorded168,152 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 EGK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 168,152 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 160,602 miles

Advise exhaust is corroded

Advise slight corrosion on offside front inner arch

Fail 13 Jan 2021 160,367 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 160,062 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 151,378 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis corroded not seriously weakened (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside front holed, Others suffering from corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 151,378 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front outers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Castellated nut missing split pin (2.1.3 (d))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis corroded not seriously weakened (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside front holed, Others suffering from corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 145,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 141,168 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 134,086 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 118,507 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 105,742 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 93,691 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 76,978 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 66,750 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 51,793 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 34,454 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 23,691 miles

Front number plate=Becoming deteriorated

Rear fog lamp=Water ingress

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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YC05 EGK is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Grey with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YC05 EGK, 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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YC05 EGK is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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