2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate and common faults

6,577 MOT tests in 2024. 69.4% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time69.4%
Failed or needed repairs30.6%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,577 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.5%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working3.8%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    156 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    173 marked dangerous
  7. Leaf spring: fractured1.6%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.7%
  2. Brakes14.0%
  3. Suspension7.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.6%
  6. Body & chassis3.4%
  7. Tyres3.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.3%

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 2015 Mitsubishi L200?

In 2024, 69.4% of 2015 Mitsubishi L200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,577 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Mitsubishi L200?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Mitsubishi L200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).