Mitsubishi L200 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Mitsubishi L200 is a van. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 100 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 11 of 42, and 31.0% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (5.2% of tests).
Ranked 11 of 42 vans and pickups in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 84,533 Mitsubishi L200s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 31.0% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Mitsubishi L200 is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 14.0% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
31.0%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
14.0%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
10,100
Typical age at test: 9 years
Mitsubishi L200 MOT failure rate by age
Most common Mitsubishi L200 MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working5.2% of tests
- Rear fog lamp: not working4.1% of tests
- Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.1% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0% of tests
- Ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8% of tests
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4% of tests
What the Mitsubishi L200 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 16.4% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Suspension | 10.4% | About average |
| Brakes | 10.3% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Body and structure | 6.1% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Visibility | 5.5% | 1.1× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.3% | ▼ 13% less often |
| Tyres | 3.2% | ▼ 56% less often |
| Steering | 1.9% | ▼ 17% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.5% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | ▼ 15% less often |
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Mitsubishi L200 reliable?
Its MOT record is about average: the Mitsubishi L200 is about as likely to fail as the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 100 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Mitsubishi L200?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 5.2% of tests. It fails on body and structure and brakes more often than similar cars.
›How many Mitsubishi L200s fail their MOT?
31.0% of Mitsubishi L200s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 14.0% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Mitsubishi L200 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.