1999 · 25 years old at test · Diesel mostly

1999 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate and common faults

160 MOT tests in 2024. 60.6% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time60.6%
Failed or needed repairs39.4%
Typical mileage at test131,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 160 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working11.3%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.6%
  4. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting5.6%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.0%
  6. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.0%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.4%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.4%
  9. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush3.8%
  10. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics46.3%
  2. Suspension34.4%
  3. Body & chassis31.9%
  4. Brakes25.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  7. Steering8.1%
  8. Tyres3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.9%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced11.3%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play11.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rear fog lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1999 Mitsubishi L200?

In 2024, 60.6% of 1999 Mitsubishi L200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 160 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Mitsubishi L200?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1999 Mitsubishi L200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).