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Mitsubishi L200

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,477 cc

C8 BCLMOT history

C8 BCL is a grey diesel Mitsubishi L200 first used on 26 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 109,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

C8 BCL grey Mitsubishi L200 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mitsubishi L200, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
109,158 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 BCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
L200
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,477 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 BCL was last recorded at 109,158 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 6,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Nov 2016: 75,695 miles, lower than 79,746 miles on 31 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
102,340 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,818 miles
Average per year
4,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,158 miles
  • 2024 – 102,340 miles
  • 2023 – 100,323 miles
  • 2022 – 97,639 miles
  • 2021 – 93,675 miles
  • 2020 – 91,385 miles
  • 2019 – 87,297 miles
  • 2018 – 83,271 miles
  • 2017 – 78,765 miles
  • 2016 – 75,695 miles
  • 2015 – 79,746 miles
  • 2014 – 71,859 miles
  • 2013 – 68,879 miles
  • 2012 – 52,525 miles
  • 2011 – 42,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,158 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear leaf spring bushes slight cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,158 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    109,158 miles
    Test number
    498066742703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,158 miles (+6,818)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,158 miles
    Test number
    542373880930
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,340 miles (+2,017)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    102,340 miles
    Test number
    268914187730
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass100,323 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    100,323 miles
    Test number
    450353167341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass97,639 miles (+3,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,639 miles
    Test number
    749685253366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass93,675 miles (+118)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    93,675 miles
    Test number
    734859363367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear leaf spring bushes slight cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear leaf spring bushes slight cracking

  7. Fail93,557 miles (+2,172)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,557 miles
    Test number
    419265843992
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear leaf spring bushes slight cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear leaf spring bushes slight cracking

  8. Pass91,385 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,385 miles
    Test number
    655926836497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,297 miles (+4,026)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,297 miles
    Test number
    939795970961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,271 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,271 miles
    Test number
    801488459786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear gear box mounting worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r shock absorbers rusty

  11. Fail83,226 miles (+4,461)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,226 miles
    Test number
    297082109282
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened 2x leafs u/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear gear box mounting worn
    • AdvisoryO/s/r and n/s/r shock absorbers rusty

  12. Pass78,765 miles (+3,070)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,765 miles
    Test number
    774978216922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,695 miles (-4,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,695 miles
    Test number
    311133296982
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass79,746 miles (+7,887)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,746 miles
    Test number
    851280264327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,859 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    71,859 miles
    Test number
    476707284252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,879 miles (+16,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,879 miles
    Test number
    389222793225
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass52,525 miles (+10,271)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,525 miles
    Test number
    695800372279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,254 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,254 miles
    Test number
    418384251309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    39,127 miles
    Test number
    758417451224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 BCL

Does C8 BCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 BCL is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 BCL?
The MOT on C8 BCL is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 BCL done?
C8 BCL was recorded at 109,158 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 4,922 miles a year.
Has C8 BCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 BCL has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 BCL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C8 BCL find?
C8 BCL passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush; offside rear leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush.

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