Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab
From 17,393 MOT tests. Below average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer L200 Double Cabs fare better: 2011 models pass at 68.4% vs 64.2% for 2002.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 1,578 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,578 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 1,095 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 901 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 652 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 642 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 547 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 542 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 537 |
| 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 | 519 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 512 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 17.2% of L200 Double Cab failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 42.7% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £132.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 68.4% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2010 | 67.5% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2009 | 65.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2008 | 68.7% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
8 earlier years
| 2007 | 68% | brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2006 | 65.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2005 | 65.8% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2004 | 66.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2003 | 67% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2002 | 64.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2001 | 59.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point |
| 2000 | 70.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point |
Typical mileage
Half of all L200 Double Cabs tested had between 96,636 and 154,445 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 132,542 median miles, the L200 Double Cab 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 Double Cab MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab has a 66.7% MOT pass rate based on 17,393 real MOT tests. This is below the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 1,578 failures. Other common issues include brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab is 132,542 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 96,636 and 154,445 miles.
Buying a used L200 Double Cab?
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.
With a 66.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £132 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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