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L240 WCL

2005 Mitsubishi 4X4

Gold Diesel 2830cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

204,093 mi
Last recorded204,093 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi 4X4136,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL240 WCL
MakeMitsubishi
Model4X4
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,830cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 204,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 185,793 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 167,397 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 167,397 miles

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 151,269 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 151,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 139,879 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 128,880 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 115,759 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 115,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 111,491 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 111,477 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 108,431 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 104,482 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2007 104,482 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2006 101,072 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 101,072 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi 4X4?

Based on 1,414 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
5,457
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
fog lamp not working 54
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 42
Registration plate lamp not working 37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31
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L240 WCL is a 2005 Mitsubishi 4X4 in Gold with a 2,830cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi 4X4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 136,206 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 4X4 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L240 WCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi 4X4 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi 4X4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L240 WCL is a 2005 Mitsubishi 4X4, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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