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YG55 OBS

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

89,459 mi
Last recorded89,459 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 OBS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 89,459 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 86,653 miles

General corrosion to under neath

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Behind front bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 82,573 miles

General corrosion to fuel lines

General corrosion to underside

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 78,901 miles

Air box loose

General corrosion on chassis and suspension components

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 76,860 miles

Offside Rear slight earthing fault

general corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Dec 2019 75,335 miles

General corrosion on underside

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 72,892 miles

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

general corrosion on underside rear leaf springs and shock absorber outer casings

Pass 21 Dec 2017 70,076 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 70,034 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour blue lights coming on with front position lamps (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 67,362 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 67,362 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Foglight (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Sidelight (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Foglight (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour Sidelight (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 64,087 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 64,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 60,945 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 57,233 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 53,492 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 53,488 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 53,240 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 53,240 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 47,917 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 47,917 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,788 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 39,785 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 May 2009 35,726 miles
Fail 25 May 2009 35,723 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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YG55 OBS 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 68%.

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 YG55 OBS, 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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YG55 OBS is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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