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BN08 MLX

2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,159 mi
Last recorded82,159 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab93,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 MLX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 82,159 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 82,159 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 69,235 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 69,195 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 69,167 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 68,865 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake travel

Pass 30 Jul 2020 68,472 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 66,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear b/pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 63,202 miles

Oil leak Slight engine oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 63,201 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak Slight engine oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 60,038 miles

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 60,038 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers poor (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 54,640 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 48,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,930 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 37,555 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 37,555 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 30,838 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 30,838 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 20,944 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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BN08 MLX is a 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN08 MLX, 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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What year was BN08 MLX registered?

BN08 MLX is a 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is BN08 MLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 MLX shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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