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A3 EFS

2005 Mitsubishi L200

Blue Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

149,875 mi
Last recorded149,875 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi L20083,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 EFS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 149,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear leaf spring rear bushs slightly worn

Fail 4 Dec 2012 149,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear leaf spring rear bushs slightly worn

Pass 30 Sep 2011 137,331 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 137,331 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 123,217 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion underside the vehicle

exhaust system corroded

offside rear light cluster slightly damaged but not effecting light output

Fail 8 Sep 2010 123,217 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion underside the vehicle

exhaust system corroded

offside rear light cluster slightly damaged but not effecting light output

Pass 5 Aug 2009 108,991 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 108,991 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 90,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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
Full Mitsubishi L200 reliability report

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A3 EFS is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200 in Blue with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A3 EFS, 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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What year was A3 EFS registered?

A3 EFS is a 2005 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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