2015 Mitsubishi L200 2.4L Diesel · SN55 LAB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful test in October 2025. However, the maintenance trend shows a period of instability marked by a significant failure just four days prior. At 91,488 miles, the tester rejected the vehicle for excessive corrosion on the nearside rear brake pipe and insufficient parking brake efficiency. While the vehicle passed the subsequent re-test, these defects indicate that the braking system required immediate reactive repair rather than proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. Between the September 2022 test at 62,229 miles and the October 2025 test at 91,489 miles, the truck covered roughly 29,000 miles, showing steady usage. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy-duty commercial work, though it often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluid-related issues despite low mechanical wear. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the braking system and suspension components where the record shows recurring issues. The 2024 advisory regarding a worn nearside front anti-roll bar bush, combined with the 2025 failure for pipe corrosion, suggests that the lower chassis and braking lines are beginning to degrade. The buyer should also verify the engine bay for the oil leak noted in 2023 to ensure the condition has not worsened into a significant leak. Given the corrosion found on the brake pipe, a thorough check of the entire structural integrity and remaining fluid lines is essential to ensure rust is not spreading beyond the repaired nearside section.