2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,554 MOT tests in 2024. 78.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time78.2%
Failed or needed repairs21.8%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,554 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    208 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working2.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    167 marked dangerous
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working1.3%
  6. Leaf spring: fractured1.2%
  7. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.8%
  2. Brakes9.9%
  3. Suspension5.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  5. Tyres2.8%
  6. Body & chassis2.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. 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 2016 Mitsubishi L200?

In 2024, 78.2% of 2016 Mitsubishi L200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,554 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Mitsubishi L200?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Mitsubishi L200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).