2004 Mitsubishi Sport 2.8L Diesel · L264 LUX

The Mitsubishi Sport currently fails the roadworthiness test. The most recent entry, dated 17 March 2026 at 158,763 miles, shows a failure with no defects recorded, and an earlier same-day failure at 158,757 miles also lists no defects. This pattern is worsening from the prior clean pass history and indicates an administrative or unlogged technical refusal rather than a transparent mechanical fault, leaving the vehicle legally unroadworthy today. Mileage sits at 158,763 against a 22-year life, averaging roughly 7,216 miles per year, which is typical for the age. The records show steady low use: 156,378 miles in February 2020, 157,084 in February 2021, 157,882 in February 2022, then a four-year gap before the 2026 tests at 158,757 and 158,763. That dormant period suggests the car stood largely unused, a pattern that often masks perished rubber components and seized mechanisms not captured in the sparse pass records. A buyer must physically verify why the March 2026 tests failed with no defects noted, as DVSA systems usually log refusal reasons. Inspect the V5C and test station paperwork for the actual cause. Given the four-year lay-up, examine suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for binding or corrosion, and check structural floor and chassis members for rust. The clean 2020 to 2022 passes imply basic upkeep was adequate then, but the twin 2026 failures with blank defect fields deny any assurance of current condition. Confirm the odometer discrepancy of six miles between the two same-day tests and commission a full mechanical inspection before purchase.