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BP08 PLJ

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,878 mi
Last recorded134,878 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander96,803 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 PLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelOutlander
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 134,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 134,878 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 128,896 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 125,395 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 125,395 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 121,913 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 119,037 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 115,809 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (Side wall Damaged cuts) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 111,120 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts getting close (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 110,946 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts getting close (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 103,930 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 103,849 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear number plate slight damage

corrosion under sills

Pass 14 Aug 2017 96,613 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 90,550 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 90,240 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 83,933 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 77,146 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 77,118 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre cracking around the sidewall

Pass 30 Jul 2013 69,820 miles

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

o/s front tyre cracking on the inside side wall

Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,814 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,377 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

n/s front wing and bumper corner slight damage

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
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BP08 PLJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BP08 PLJ, 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.

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BP08 PLJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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