1994 MITSUBISHI 28002.8L DIESEL

The most recent MOT record is from December 2022, meaning this vehicle has been without a valid test for over three years. This is a significant gap that suggests the vehicle may have been sitting idle for a long period. The mileage is low for a 32-year-old vehicle, averaging around 5,694 miles per year. However, the odometer reading has remained stagnant at 182,200 miles between December 2022 and the present date. This confirms the vehicle has likely suffered from long periods of standing, which often leads to seized brakes, perished rubber components, and fuel system degradation. Looking at the mechanical history, there was a period of instability in 2019. The vehicle failed on several points, including an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint and abnormal movement in the brake lever indicating wear or maladjustment. There was also a noted repair to the subframe mounting. Following those 2019 repairs, the condition trend appeared to stabilise and improve, with clean passes in 2021 and 2022. The fact that the underbody was undersealed in 2022 is a positive sign for corrosion management on a vehicle of this age.