2006 Mitsubishi L200 2.5L Diesel · ST56 NMV

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is questionable due to a clear trend of worsening structural and mechanical degradation. While the vehicle passed its March 2022 test at 148,935 miles, this followed a significant failure just six days prior where excessive corrosion on the nearside integral body structure or chassis was flagged as seriously affecting its strength. Given that there have been no recorded MOT tests since March 2022, the vehicle has likely operated for four years without a formal inspection, leaving the current state of critical structural and safety components unknown. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a vehicle of twenty years' age, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between December 2019 and March 2021, during which the vehicle covered roughly 1,150 miles. Since the final recorded test in March 2022, no mileage data is available to determine the current distance travelled. The low annual usage suggests light use or long periods of standing, which often accelerates surface corrosion and the degradation of rubber-based suspension components seen in the history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and mounting points, specifically focusing on the areas where the tester previously found excessive corrosion de-lamising structural integrity. The history shows recurring issues with the front suspension, including wheel bearing play, ball joints, and anti-roll bar bushes that have appeared across multiple years. Attention should also be paid to the brake system, which has been flagged for corroded pipes and fluctuating discs, and the prop shaft, which showed signs of excessive wear in previous tests.