2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,135 MOT tests in 2024. 55.0% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time55.0%
Failed or needed repairs45.0%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,135 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working10.2%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working7.6%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.2%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.5%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.3%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.3%
  9. Leaf spring: fractured2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics43.6%
  2. Suspension26.7%
  3. Brakes21.7%
  4. Body & chassis12.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.0%
  7. Tyres3.7%
  8. Steering3.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded32.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced8.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%

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 2011 Mitsubishi L200?

In 2024, 55.0% of 2011 Mitsubishi L200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,135 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Mitsubishi L200?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rear fog lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Mitsubishi L200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).