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8 FJX

2005 Mitsubishi L200

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,319 mi
Last recorded156,319 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L20083,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 FJX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 156,319 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 156,318 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 156,037 miles

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

underbody of vehicle covered with hard dirt

Pass 12 Jul 2019 151,720 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 148,356 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 148,356 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 144,959 miles

Nearside headlamp mounting broken

Oil leak ()

front anti roll bar bushes worn

rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated(both sides)

steering idler worn

Fail 17 Aug 2017 144,959 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside headlamp mounting broken

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

Oil leak ()

front anti roll bar bushes worn

rear leaf spring shackle bushes deteriorated(both sides)

steering idler worn

Pass 26 Aug 2016 125,238 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 6 Aug 2015 110,490 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 5 Aug 2015 110,490 miles

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 95,505 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 95,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 79,786 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 79,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust catalytic converter slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn at inner shoulder

Pass 27 Nov 2012 73,298 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust box deteriorated

nearside front headlamp retaining bracket broken

Pass 20 Dec 2011 61,511 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 49,051 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 37,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 26,270 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?

Based on 1,362,678 MOT tests across 122,130 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
7,398
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
122,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,324
position lamp(s) not working 20,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,949
Leaf spring fractured 19,317
Registration plate lamp not working 17,273
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8 FJX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 83,640 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,324 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 FJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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8 FJX is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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