2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate and common faults

7,737 MOT tests in 2024. 82.0% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time82.0%
Failed or needed repairs18.0%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,737 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    285 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    212 marked dangerous
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.5%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  6. Position lamp: not working0.9%
  7. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush0.8%
  8. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.8%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.0%
  2. Brakes7.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  4. Suspension3.2%
  5. Tyres2.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.4%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2018 Mitsubishi L200?

In 2024, 82.0% of 2018 Mitsubishi L200 cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,737 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Mitsubishi L200?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Mitsubishi L200 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).