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AU08 XEN

2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

126,077 mi
Last recorded126,077 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab93,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 XEN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 126,077 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 117,245 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 117,245 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 109,589 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 104,237 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,266 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 97,907 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 96,426 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 96,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2018 94,331 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 86,900 miles

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

advise slight chassy corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2017 85,519 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 81,376 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 81,376 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 74,733 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,982 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 65,262 miles

airbag light on

Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,679 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 8 Mar 2011 39,991 miles

front pads getting low

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

Based on 774,794 MOT tests across 49,827 vehicles.

70.2%
Pass Rate
6,676
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
49,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,357
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,750
Leaf spring fractured 21,365
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 20,776
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,525
Full Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliability report

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AU08 XEN is a 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 93,828 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU08 XEN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU08 XEN is a 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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