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YC55 RDV

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

133,783 mi
Last recorded133,783 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 RDV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 133,783 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 125,798 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced HOLE IN OFFSIDE FRONT WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 119,089 miles

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

rear load area corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2021 119,077 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all across axle/diff (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear load area corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 110,232 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 102,805 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d link bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 102,742 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mount 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s & O/s - caliper pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main - front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock sleeve very deteriated.

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

Temp fuel cap seal worn.

Fail 7 Nov 2018 102,742 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working Connector pins disintegrated. (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Bulb retainer missing. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mount 'D' bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/s & O/s - caliper pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main - front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock sleeve very deteriated.

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

Temp fuel cap seal worn.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 98,678 miles

Engine oil leak.

Extensive chassis corrosion.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s 'D' bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 98,675 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative Effected by position lamps being on. (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine oil leak.

Extensive chassis corrosion.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s 'D' bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tail operates main beam tell tail at same time.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 94,193 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis and sills corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leaks on engine

Slight play in all front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 20 Sep 2016 94,193 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Chassis and sills corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leaks on engine

Slight play in all front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 9 Sep 2015 88,627 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 88,394 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,746 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Propshaft bearing rubber mount worn

Fail 2 Sep 2014 80,746 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Propshaft bearing rubber mount worn

Pass 4 Sep 2013 73,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

clutch pipe slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 69,132 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 64,223 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 64,223 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,424 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 50,011 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 50,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 38,426 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 38,426 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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YC55 RDV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YC55 RDV, 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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YC55 RDV is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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