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YP55 URC

2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

174,793 mi
Last recorded174,793 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab86,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 URC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 174,793 miles

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

Vehicle corroded and undersealed

Pass 16 Jan 2024 168,693 miles

General corrosion on chassis and suspension components

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 163,499 miles

Bed corroded

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 163,495 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Bed corroded

Nearside Front Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 158,447 miles

chassis corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 152,431 miles

o/s and n/s body mounts poor condition

Pass 15 Jan 2020 146,829 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 140,900 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 133,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 124,871 miles

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

fuel pipes and tank corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2016 116,960 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 110,405 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 102,626 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 95,226 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 88,752 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs have slight corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2011 83,139 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 83,138 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 73,891 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 73,891 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 63,574 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 63,573 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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YP55 URC 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 81%.

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 YP55 URC, 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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YP55 URC is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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