Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto
From 5,624 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 69 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 | 69 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 61 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 59 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 30 |
| 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 | 28 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 26 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 23 |
| wiper blade defective | 23 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 22 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 22 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 52.6% of failures are serious: 45.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 7.2% 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 £74.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, 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 |
| 2020 | 89.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 90.8% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all L200 Barbarian X Di-D Autos tested had between 26,237 and 47,274 miles on the clock.
At 41,032 median miles, the L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto has 0.025 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 Barbarian X Di-D Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto has a 89.7% MOT pass rate based on 5,624 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 69 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto is 41,032 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,237 and 47,274 miles.
Buying a used L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto?
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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