2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate and common faults

4,877 MOT tests in 2024. 54.4% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time54.4%
Failed or needed repairs45.6%
Typical mileage at test136,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,877 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.5%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.2%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working5.6%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.0%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  9. Leaf spring: fractured2.7%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics44.6%
  2. Suspension33.0%
  3. Brakes23.9%
  4. Body & chassis20.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  6. Steering6.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  8. Tyres4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded34.0%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced10.0%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play8.0%

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 2006 Mitsubishi L200?

In 2024, 54.4% of 2006 Mitsubishi L200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,877 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Mitsubishi L200?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Mitsubishi L200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).