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SB08 WPU

2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Black Diesel 2477cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,682 mi
Last recorded162,682 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab93,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 WPU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelL200 Double Cab
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,477cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 162,682 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 156,423 miles

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

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Apr 2023 156,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2022 142,546 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Both sides starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 136,127 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2021 136,118 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2020 129,242 miles

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

Light Surface corrosion to under body in places

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush perished and some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 129,242 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Light Surface corrosion to under body in places

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush perished and some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 122,842 miles

All metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2018 114,687 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 114,687 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 105,606 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 98,965 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 98,965 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 83,987 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber adrift

osf wheel nut different

Fail 3 Feb 2015 83,977 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber adrift

Pass 6 Feb 2014 64,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,809 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 31,689 miles

evidence of slight brake judder on the offside front wheel

exhaust system is corroded

offside front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges. Because of this it is very close to the limits of wear

offside rear tyre is worn

various underbody brake pipes are corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2011 30,300 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 30,300 miles

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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SB08 WPU is a 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab in Black with a 2,477cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB08 WPU, 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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SB08 WPU is a 2008 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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