Mitsubishi L200 Trojan Di-D
From 435 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, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction and a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 8 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 | 8 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 7 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 5 |
| bumper insecure or with damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted | 4 |
| headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| 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 | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 15.6% of L200 Trojan Di-D failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 11.1% 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 £62.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 86% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, bumper insecure or with damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted |
Typical mileage
Half of all L200 Trojan Di-Ds tested had between 28,129 and 57,477 miles on the clock.
At 43,757 median miles, the L200 Trojan 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 Trojan Di-D MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi L200 Trojan Di-D has a 84.6% MOT pass rate based on 435 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi L200 Trojan Di-D?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi L200 Trojan Di-D is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi L200 Trojan Di-D at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi L200 Trojan Di-D is 43,757 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,129 and 57,477 miles.
Buying a used L200 Trojan 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.
With a 84.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £62 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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