MITSUBISHI 1996 · 2.0L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the available history, though the data is now fifteen years out of date. The last recorded test in November 2011 at 71,658 miles passed with only minor advisories related to hand brake travel and child seat fit. This indicates that as of fifteen years ago the vehicle met the minimum safety standards, but the lack of any records since that date makes it impossible to verify its current mechanical integrity or structural condition. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a thirty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,389 miles per year. Between November 2008 and November 2011, the car covered 22,549 miles, suggesting consistent short-term use or long periods of storage. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of standing often lead to the accelerated degradation of rubber components, such as seals, hoses, and tyres, as well as brake corrosion, which are not captured by low mileage figures alone. A buyer must prioritise a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking systems which showed early signs of wear. The November 2008 test identified play in the rear anti-roll bar bushes and a loose front wheel bearing, while the 2009 failure highlighted excessive corrosion on the offside rear brake pipe. Given the age of the vehicle and the long gap in records, an inspector should specifically check for structural rust on the sills, perished brake lines, and seized brake calipers that frequently result from years of low use.