2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,974 MOT tests in 2024. 54.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time54.1%
Failed or needed repairs45.9%
Typical mileage at test130,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,974 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.4%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.2%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.2%
  4. Position lamp: not working6.0%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working5.3%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.3%
  7. Leaf spring: fractured3.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.5%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength2.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics41.3%
  2. Suspension33.9%
  3. Brakes25.5%
  4. Body & chassis19.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.5%
  6. Steering5.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.8%
  8. Tyres4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded34.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced9.7%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened6.9%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2007 Mitsubishi L200?

In 2024, 54.1% of 2007 Mitsubishi L200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,974 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Mitsubishi L200?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Mitsubishi L200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).