Mitsubishi L200 4Life Di-D
From 511 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 15 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 15 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 9 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 7 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 7 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment | 5 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 5 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a shock absorber bush excessively worn | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 36.5% of failures are serious: 25.4% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 11.1% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £79.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 86.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all L200 4Life Di-Ds tested had between 25,504 and 55,265 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 38,419 median miles, the L200 4Life Di-D has 0.035 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mitsubishi models
| Mitsubishi L200 | 76.9% |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 80.9% |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 76.8% |
| Mitsubishi Asx | 79.9% |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 64.6% |
Common questions
What is the Mitsubishi L200 4Life Di-D MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi L200 4Life Di-D has a 86.5% MOT pass rate based on 511 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi L200 4Life Di-D?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi L200 4Life Di-D is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi L200 4Life Di-D at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi L200 4Life Di-D is 38,419 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,504 and 55,265 miles.
Buying a used L200 4Life Di-D?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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