2016 Mitsubishi L200 2.4L Diesel · SW16 CTX

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive ownership. While the most recent test in June 2025 at 90,432 miles was a pass, it carried advisories for an offside front anti-roll bar linkage and a worn offside front tyre. This linkage issue has persisted since the July 2024 test at 81,507 miles, indicating that the owner has neglected to address known suspension wear despite multiple inspection cycles. The mileage profile is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 9,352 miles between the July 2023 and July 2024 tests, followed by another 8,925 miles leading to the June 2025 entry. This steady accumulation suggests a regular use pattern, but the failures recorded in 2023 and 2024 show that while the vehicle is driven regularly, components are only replaced once they reached a failure point. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the brake hydraulic system and suspension. The record shows chronic corrosion of brake pipes across all corners, which reached failure status in 2024 due to excessive degradation. Although these were reportedly repaired, the recurring mention of corrosion in earlier tests suggests a harsh environment or poor protection affecting the metal lines. Furthermore, the fractured nearside rear leaf spring noted in 2023 indicates the vehicle may have been under significant stress, necessitating a check for cracks or sagging in the remaining suspension hardware. The engine management system requires attention due to the Malfunction Indicator Lamp failures in both June 2023 and 2024. Since the vehicle passed subsequently, the buyer should verify that the underlying fault was rectified and not merely cleared of codes. The advisory for inner edge wear on the offside tyre in 2025 also points to an alignment issue or worn shocks, which should be inspected to prevent premature tyre replacement.