Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate and common failures
Of 70,029 class-4 normal initial MOT tests in 2024, 69.7% passed without an initial fail or PRS repair — below the 71.2% UK average. Pass rate moves with age: 83.8% of cars aged 3–5 years passed first time, against 53.9% aged 15–30 years.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Age | Tests | Initial pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3–5 years | 10,651 | 83.8% |
| 6–9 years | 28,931 | 77.8% |
| 10–14 years | 17,151 | 59.6% |
| 15–30 years | 13,296 | 53.9% |
Common initial failure categories
These are the items that most often caused a Mitsubishi L200 to fail its first test, with what each one usually means for a buyer.
- Position Lamps — 5.5% of tests. A side or tail light out. Usually a bulb.
- Front and Rear Fog Lamps — 5.4% of tests. A fog light fault, usually a bulb or switch.
- Rigid Brake Pipes — 4.2% of tests. Corroded brake pipes. Safety-critical and a sign of underbody corrosion.
- Suspension Arms — 3.3% of tests. Worn arms or bushes. A common age-related repair that affects handling and tyre wear.
- Headlamp Aim — 3.2% of tests. Headlights pointing too high or low. Cheap to adjust, and common on every make.
- Transmission — 3.1% of tests. A fault with a driveshaft, gaiter or transmission component. Costs vary widely.
What this does and does not tell you
A pass rate describes how a population of cars behaved on test day. It says nothing about how one car was driven, serviced or repaired, and an MOT does not cover the engine, clutch or gearbox at all.
Use it to know what to look for: if tyres and brakes dominate the list, price those in; if corrosion or suspension appears, get underneath the car. Then check the individual vehicle — its MOT history shows whether these same items have been advised year after year, and its mileage record shows whether the reading is consistent.
How many Mitsubishi L200 are left?
At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 76,654 licensed and 27,499 SORN vehicles in the Mitsubishi L200 generic-model group.
Licensed and SORN trend for the Mitsubishi L200
Before you buy
- Position Lamps — 5.5% of tests in 2024. A side or tail light out. Usually a bulb.
- Front and Rear Fog Lamps — 5.4% of tests in 2024. A fog light fault, usually a bulb or switch.
- Rigid Brake Pipes — 4.2% of tests in 2024. Corroded brake pipes. Safety-critical and a sign of underbody corrosion.
- Suspension Arms — 3.3% of tests in 2024. Worn arms or bushes. A common age-related repair that affects handling and tyre wear.
- Ask why it was off the road — Of the 104,153 L200 vehicles still on the DVLA record, 1 in 4 is SORN (27,499 at 2026 Q1). A car that has been laid up needs a closer look at brakes, tyres and the MOT history.
- Budget for a shrinking fleet — Licensed numbers are down 31% from the 2021 Q1 peak of 110,981. Fewer cars on the road usually means fewer donor parts and fewer specialists.
- Check the actual L200 — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Other Mitsubishi models
- Mitsubishi Outlander — 76.2% pass
- Mitsubishi ASX — 75.3% pass
- Mitsubishi Shogun — 69.3% pass
- Mitsubishi Colt — 53.5% pass
- Mitsubishi Lancer — 66.3% pass
- Mitsubishi L200 Double CAB — 55.1% pass
See every Mitsubishi model MOT pass rate
Common questions
What is the Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate?
69.7% of 70,029 class-4 initial MOT tests on the Mitsubishi L200 passed first time in 2024 — below the 71.2% UK average.
Why does the L200 fail its MOT?
The most common initial failure categories are position lamps (5.5% of tests), front and rear fog lamps (5.4% of tests), rigid brake pipes (4.2% of tests), suspension arms (3.3% of tests).
How many Mitsubishi L200 are left in the UK?
76,654 were licensed and 27,499 were SORN at the end of 2026 Q1, according to DfT and DVLA statistics for this generic-model group.
Does this tell me whether one particular L200 is a good buy?
No. These are population statistics. Enter that car's registration for its own MOT, tax and mileage record, then check outstanding finance, write-off and stolen markers before buying.
Methodology and limitations
MOT outcomes describe testable items at the time of inspection. They are not a measure of overall mechanical reliability.
Scope: Class 4 normal initial MOT tests completed in 2024. Models require at least 1,000 qualifying tests. Duplicate source rows are removed using official DVSA test IDs.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published 2025-05-23 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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