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EN57 VLZ

2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Red Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,201 mi
Last recorded146,201 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab93,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 VLZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 146,201 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 143,792 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 141,099 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 137,686 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 132,803 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2022 132,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 128,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Fog lamp lens missing.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 124,606 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 124,606 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 113,246 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 99,821 miles

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn outer shoulders

Pass 1 Feb 2017 88,983 miles

front wipers poor but clearing effectively

nsr bumper damaged, no sharp edges exposed

Pass 1 Feb 2016 77,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil MAY have (2.7.3)

front wipers poor but clearing effectively

offside rear brake setup may need cleaning/ adjusmend - slightly lazy on performance

Pass 24 Jan 2015 68,605 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 59,443 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,254 miles

Parking brake high

Fail 28 Jan 2013 49,254 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 39,823 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 27,686 miles

Front screen poor

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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EN57 VLZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Red with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EN57 VLZ, 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 EN57 VLZ registered?

EN57 VLZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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