Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D Auto
From 1,520 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 a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 27 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.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 27 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 23 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 14 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 13 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 10 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 8 |
| front or rear fog lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 8 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 7 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 37% of failures are serious: 37% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% 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 £82.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 85.9% | brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 85.4% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all L200 Challenger Di-D Autos tested had between 32,879 and 63,104 miles on the clock.
At 40,023 median miles, the L200 Challenger Di-D Auto has 0.036 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 Challenger Di-D Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D Auto has a 85.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,520 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D Auto is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 27 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D Auto is 40,023 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 32,879 and 63,104 miles.
Buying a used L200 Challenger 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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