2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate and common faults

415 MOT tests in 2024. 54.7% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time54.7%
Failed or needed repairs45.3%
Typical mileage at test128,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 415 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.2%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.3%
  3. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting6.0%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.6%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9%
  6. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.9%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.4%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working3.4%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics47.7%
  2. Suspension28.9%
  3. Body & chassis28.7%
  4. Brakes16.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.4%
  6. Steering9.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.8%
  8. Tyres2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded31.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine29.9%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced12.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.6%

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 2001 Mitsubishi L200?

In 2024, 54.7% of 2001 Mitsubishi L200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 415 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 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 2001 Mitsubishi L200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).