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A666 GAV

2008 Mitsubishi L200

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

168,539 mi
Last recorded168,539 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi L20091,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA666 GAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 168,539 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 163,089 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 155,911 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 145,123 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 139,383 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Fronts Worn/Stepped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded Before and After Axle Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 139,381 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery Warning Lamp Lit on Dashboard

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Fronts Worn/Stepped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front Sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded Before and After Axle Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Leaking Grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 137,750 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Aug 2019 129,614 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2019 129,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 121,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 111,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2016 99,947 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s leaf spring corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2016 99,947 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

o/s leaf spring corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2015 88,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2014 74,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 61,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in o/s rear tyre not reaching cords

Pass 27 Jul 2012 47,241 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 47,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,674 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?

Based on 1,362,678 MOT tests across 122,130 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
7,398
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
122,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,324
position lamp(s) not working 20,464
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,949
Leaf spring fractured 19,317
Registration plate lamp not working 17,273
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A666 GAV is a 2008 Mitsubishi L200 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi L200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 91,370 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,324 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A666 GAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A666 GAV is a 2008 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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