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DE08 GHJ

2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,874 mi
Last recorded138,874 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab93,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 GHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,972cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 138,874 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2025 138,462 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 138,323 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 135,328 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 135,241 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 130,635 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 130,512 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 125,394 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 125,300 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 120,731 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 120,730 miles

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))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 114,508 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 114,450 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 107,190 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 107,190 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 95,324 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 81,779 miles

front pads starting to wear

rear spring hanger bushes starting to split

Pass 18 Aug 2015 67,496 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,991 miles

Lower engine covers fitted

Fuel lines corroded

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

Pass 3 May 2013 40,929 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 26,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

neraside front tyre outer edge worn

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
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DE08 GHJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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 DE08 GHJ, 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 DE08 GHJ registered?

DE08 GHJ is a 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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