2018 Mitsubishi L200 2.4L Diesel · AE68 YVS

The vehicle’s roadworthiness record exhibits a concerning deterioration trend over the past three years, with a critical failure in August 2025 despite a clean pass just two days earlier. The August 2025 failure exposed severe corrosion across all brake pipes—both front and rear—alongside an excessively worn anti-roll bar bush, all at identical mileage (46,104 miles). This suggests a prolonged neglect of fluid leaks, moisture ingress, and structural corrosion, compounded by a lack of preventive maintenance. The 2024 and 2023 tests reveal repeated brake pipe corrosion and tyre degradation, indicating a pattern of deferred repairs rather than isolated incidents. While the most recent pass (August 2025) offers temporary reassurance, the underlying issues remain unresolved, and the vehicle’s ability to pass future tests without further intervention is questionable. The recorded mileage of 46,104 miles over eight years—approximately 5,763 miles annually—is unusually low for a vehicle of this age, particularly given the frequency of MOT failures. The gap between tests is consistent at one year, but the stagnant mileage implies either prolonged storage or minimal use, which exacerbates corrosion risks. Notably, the 2022 to 2023 interval saw a jump from 31,439 to 36,592 miles (5,153 miles in a year), followed by a slower accumulation to 41,723 miles in 2024 (5,131 miles). This inconsistency suggests periods of inactivity, during which moisture and environmental damage would have accelerated without regular movement or maintenance. A buyer should prioritise an immediate inspection of the brake system, particularly the corroded brake pipes and flexi hoses, which pose a leak risk and compromised hydraulic function. The anti-roll bar bush failure in 2025 demands verification of its replacement and the condition of adjacent suspension components, as worn bushes often indicate broader suspension degradation. Tyre history reveals repeated perishing and edge wear, necessitating a thorough examination of wheel alignment, suspension geometry, and potential subframe corrosion affecting wheel bearings. Structural integrity should also be assessed, especially around the wheel arches and subframe, where corrosion was previously noted on brake pipes. Given the pattern of deferred repairs, no aspect of the vehicle should be assumed sound without professional verification.