2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate and common faults

2,621 MOT tests in 2024. 52.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time52.8%
Failed or needed repairs47.2%
Typical mileage at test131,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,621 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.8%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working6.6%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.1%
  6. Leaf spring: fractured3.8%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.4%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics42.7%
  2. Suspension35.2%
  3. Brakes25.8%
  4. Body & chassis19.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.8%
  7. Tyres4.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded34.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.1%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced10.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.0%

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: 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 2008 Mitsubishi L200?

In 2024, 52.8% of 2008 Mitsubishi L200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,621 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 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; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Mitsubishi L200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).