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AC08 LRU

2008 Mitsubishi L200

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,149 mi
Last recorded180,149 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi L20091,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 LRU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 180,149 miles

** Front brake caliper sliders are severely worn **

Brake fluid very dirty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine light on

Engine oil over-filled

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play **Almost excessive** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering fluid below minimum

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tailgate damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 180,102 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing Broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ** DO NOT DRIVE ** (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

** Front brake caliper sliders are severely worn **

**Steering wheel in very poor condition**

Brake fluid very dirty

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Engine light on

Engine oil over-filled

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ** Almost excessive ** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play **Almost excessive** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering fluid below minimum

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tailgate damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large crack in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 169,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

eml light on

Pass 13 Jun 2022 160,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml light on

Pass 12 Jan 2021 147,996 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 147,354 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 138,200 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 138,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 115,213 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 104,134 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 96,396 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 89,176 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 78,121 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

P245/65R17/107S. OF 5 OR 2.5 NR 2.5 NF 5mm.

Fail 19 May 2014 78,121 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

P245/65R17/107S. OF 5 OR 2.5 NR 2.5 NF 5mm.

Pass 24 May 2013 66,775 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 66,775 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 48,578 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,669 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
Full Mitsubishi L200 reliability report

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AC08 LRU is a 2008 Mitsubishi L200 in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AC08 LRU, 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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AC08 LRU is a 2008 Mitsubishi L200, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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