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DGZ 1656

2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,613 mi
Last recorded122,613 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab93,828 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 1656
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 122,613 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 122,561 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 122,553 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 118,501 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 111,085 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 103,225 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 100,268 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage has slight play

engine management light on

Fail 10 Nov 2017 100,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH pipes in front of road spring (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes in front of road spring (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 93,042 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 93,042 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is fractured leaf broken (2.4.B.7a)

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

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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DGZ 1656 is a 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DGZ 1656, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DGZ 1656 registered?

DGZ 1656 is a 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is DGZ 1656 safe to buy?

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