2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,485 MOT tests in 2024. 86.7% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time86.7%
Failed or needed repairs13.3%
Typical mileage at test36,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,485 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high1.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    34 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    41 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    17 marked dangerous
  8. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.6%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics5.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  3. Brakes2.9%
  4. Tyres2.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  6. Suspension1.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.1%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.8%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.7%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2021 Mitsubishi L200?

In 2024, 86.7% of 2021 Mitsubishi L200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,485 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Mitsubishi L200?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too high; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Mitsubishi L200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).