2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate and common faults

7,974 MOT tests in 2024. 79.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time79.5%
Failed or needed repairs20.5%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,974 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    285 marked dangerous
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    199 marked dangerous
  4. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.4%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  6. Position lamp: not working1.2%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.9%
  9. Leaf spring: fractured0.9%
  10. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.9%
  2. Brakes10.0%
  3. Suspension4.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  5. Tyres3.0%
  6. Body & chassis1.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.1%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2017 Mitsubishi L200?

In 2024, 79.5% of 2017 Mitsubishi L200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,974 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Mitsubishi L200?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Mitsubishi L200 reliable at MOT time?

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