CarVerify

Free Car Check

BJ08 PLU

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

Black Diesel 2179cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,790 mi
Last recorded170,790 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander96,803 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 PLU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 170,790 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2023 163,953 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 153,711 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 5 Jan 2022 153,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 31 Dec 2020 148,620 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 143,412 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 132,225 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside and nearside rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 123,578 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 123,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened plus brake imbalance (3.5.1i)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 115,686 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 109,226 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 109,226 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 92,526 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 75,884 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,705 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 48,267 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 48,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,746 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Outlander?

Based on 726,436 MOT tests across 75,074 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
8,010
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
75,074
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,278
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,050
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,007
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,610
Full Mitsubishi Outlander reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BJ08 PLU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander in Black with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 96,803 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Outlander fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ08 PLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Outlander typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Outlander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ08 PLU?

You can check the full history of BJ08 PLU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BJ08 PLU registered?

BJ08 PLU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is BJ08 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 PLU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ08 PLU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BJ08 PLU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.