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2008 MITSUBISHI L2002.5L DIESEL

ON03 ALE

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2008 MITSUBISHI L200 — DIESEL, 2477cc. This vehicle has 163,729 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Valid
Expires 24/02/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/08/2026
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Fuel
DIESEL
Year
2008
Engine
2477cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT test on 25 February 2026 at 163,729 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but reactive, as the vehicle has consistently passed immediately following a failure in the previous year. In both February 2025 and February 2026, the vehicle failed the initial test but secured a pass within days. This pattern suggests that the previous owner addresses MOT-related defects only when they are flagged by the tester rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,100 miles per year. The record shows a steady accumulation of mileage, with 7,384 miles covered between February 2024 and February 2025, and another 7,660 miles covered between February 2025 and February 2026. This regular usage indicates the truck is used consistently rather than being left stationary for long periods, which generally helps keep seals and components lubricated though it places expected wear on heavy-duty suspension and drivetrain components. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, particularly the chassis rails and mounting points, where corrosion is common on this generation of Mitsubishi. While the MOT records show no specific recorded defects on the successful passes, the recurring failures suggest that minor items like light bulbs, wiper blades, or exhaust components are frequently reaching the end of their life. Given the age and mileage, pay close attention to the suspension bushes and the condition of the brake discs and calipers to ensure the vehicle is not nearing mechanical failure that the digital record did not fully capture.

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 17:54
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful MOT test on 25 February 2026 at 163,729 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but reactive, as the vehicle has consistently passed immediately following a failure in the previous year. In both February 2025 and February 2026, the vehicle failed the initial test but secured a pass within days. This pattern suggests that the previous owner addresses MOT-related defects only when they are flagged by the tester rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,100 miles per year. The record shows a steady accumulation of mileage, with 7,384 miles covered between February 2024 and February 2025, and another 7,660 miles covered between February 2025 and February 2026. This regular usage indicates the truck is used consistently rather than being left stationary for long periods, which generally helps keep seals and components lubricated though it places expected wear on heavy-duty suspension and drivetrain components. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, particularly the chassis rails and mounting points, where corrosion is common on this generation of Mitsubishi. While the MOT records show no specific recorded defects on the successful passes, the recurring failures suggest that minor items like light bulbs, wiper blades, or exhaust components are frequently reaching the end of their life. Given the age and mileage, pay close attention to the suspension bushes and the condition of the brake discs and calipers to ensure the vehicle is not nearing mechanical failure that the digital record did not fully capture.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Mitsubishi L200 (ON03 ALE) from 2008 show a total of 5 MOT tests between February 2024 and February 2026.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. The pass rate is roughly in line with national averages for vehicles of this age.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 6 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 10 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.

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