Mitsubishi L200 MOT Results

Registered in 2008
54.2% pass rate
from 3,758 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 vans and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi L200 is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 8.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 8.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp (27% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.51% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (38% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.82% fail on Horn
      • 0.32% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.27% fail on Trailer electrical socket (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.3% fail on Rear reflectors (200% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.93% fail on Direction indicators (68% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.93% fail on Flashing type (68% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.56% fail on Individual direction indicators (71% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.24% fail on Side repeaters (74% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.027% fail on Switch
    • 0.67% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.67% fail on Position lamp
  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 8.5% fail on Suspension arms (33% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 7.5% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (90% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Suspension arm
    • 6.6% fail on Springs (50% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 5.9% fail on Leaf springs (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 4.7% fail on Leaf spring (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.80% fail on Shackle pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.29% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.19% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
        • 0.080% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.053% fail on Spring saddle
        • 0.053% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 0.56% fail on Coil springs (76% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.56% fail on Coil spring (76% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 4.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (41% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.85% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (48% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover (64% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.080% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (88% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage
    • 2.1% fail on Shock absorbers (170% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Other suspension component (85% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (63% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.027% fail on Axles
      • 0.027% fail on Axle
    • 0.027% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.027% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.027% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.027% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 8.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance (45% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance (51% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.053% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.24% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.69% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (55% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.61% fail on Rbt (sp) (60% better than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.053% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.48% fail on Parking brake performance (83% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (84% better than other 2008 vans)
          • 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance (82% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.027% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.43% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (41% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.72% fail on Electronic stability control (88% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (53% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (36% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads (35% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.48% fail on Brake discs and drums (70% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.48% fail on Brake discs (69% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.080% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (85% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.053% fail on Cable (86% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (71% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.67% fail on Pedal
      • 0.45% fail on Hand lever (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.85% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.85% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.053% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.16% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.080% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.080% fail on Brake fluid
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (25% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 9.2% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 7.4% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 7.4% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.027% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 2.2% fail on Prop shafts (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 1.0% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.82% fail on Prop shaft (160% worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.29% fail on Bearing housing (4 times worse than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.13% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (34% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Chassis
      • 1.3% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.82% fail on Body
      • 0.53% fail on Other body component
      • 0.27% fail on Panel
      • 0.027% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.37% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.35% fail on Tank (110% worse than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.027% fail on Hose
    • 0.29% fail on Integral vehicle structure (81% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (81% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Seats
      • 0.053% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.053% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.053% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.053% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.053% fail on Towbar
      • 0.053% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.053% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.053% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.053% fail on Load security
      • 0.053% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.027% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.027% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.027% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.027% fail on Undertray
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility (28% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers
    • 2.6% fail on Washers (43% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear (83% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors (83% better than other 2008 vans)
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres (25% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (33% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (35% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (35% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 3.0% fail on Compression ignition (37% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.43% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.35% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (60% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.32% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (69% better than other 2008 vans)
        • 0.027% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.93% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.080% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.027% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.027% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.43% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.32% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.080% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.88% fail on Seat belts (60% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.69% fail on Condition
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas (92% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.053% fail on Requirements
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Airbags
      • 0.11% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 2.7% fail on Steering (55% better than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components (68% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2008 vans)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.080% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.67% fail on Power steering
      • 0.37% fail on Other components
      • 0.19% fail on Operation
      • 0.11% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.64% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.59% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.027% fail on Operation
      • 0.027% fail on Steering box
    • 0.027% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.027% fail on Steering play
      • 0.027% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle (82% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plates (80% worse than other 2008 vans)
    • 0.027% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.37% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.37% fail on Attachment
  • 0.053% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.053% fail on Speedometer