1995 MITSUBISHI 2800 INTER COOLER2.8L DIESEL

This vehicle is currently without a valid MOT certificate, as the last test expired in December 2022. You must treat this purchase as if it has no current safety certification and arrange an immediate inspection before driving. With roughly 4,700 miles covered per year, the usage is low for a 31-year-old vehicle. However, the history shows only about 1,150 miles were added between late 2020 and late 2022, suggesting the car may have been standing still for long periods. Lack of use often accelerates corrosion and causes seals to dry out, which can be more damaging than regular driving. The most significant risk pattern involves structural corrosion. In mid-2019, the car failed its MOT because both nearside and offside rear seat belt anchorages had reduced strength due to corrosion in the outer sills, inner sills, and wheel arches. Although repairs were carried out to pass the test the following day, an advisory in late 2022 noted that the vehicle structure on both inner sills is corroded, though structural rigidity was not yet significantly reduced. This indicates a recurring battle with rust in critical structural areas. The 2019 history also highlights serious brake pipe corrosion across the rear axle and a leaking rear shock absorber.