2000 · 24 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2000 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate and common faults

228 MOT tests in 2024. 57.9% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time57.9%
Failed or needed repairs42.1%
Typical mileage at test137,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 228 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.8%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.5%
  3. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting5.7%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working3.9%
  5. Individual direction indicators: not working3.5%
  6. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.5%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  8. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.5%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.5%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics45.6%
  2. Brakes27.6%
  3. Suspension25.4%
  4. Body & chassis25.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  6. Steering9.2%
  7. Tyres3.5%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine33.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded28.1%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play11.8%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.5%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.1%

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: position 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 2000 Mitsubishi L200?

In 2024, 57.9% of 2000 Mitsubishi L200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 228 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Mitsubishi L200?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Mitsubishi L200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).