What are the common problems with the 3-5 year old Mitsubishi L200?

The top failure areas for the 3-5-year-old Mitsubishi L200 are: Lamps & Electrics (3.1% risk), Brakes (2.1% risk), Visibility (2.0% risk).

Mitsubishi L200 MOT Failure Rate — 3-5 Years Old

Q: Is a 3-5 year old Mitsubishi L200 reliable?

Based on 100,905 MOT tests, 3-5-year-old Mitsubishi L200 has a 15.6% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

15.6%

MOT failure rate for 3-5-year-old Mitsubishi L200 vehicles

Based on 100,905 MOT tests

12.4pp below the UK average (28%)

Mitsubishi L200 shows good reliability at this age, with a 15.6% failure rate — below the national average.

Component Risk Breakdown (3-5 Years)

Which parts of a 3-5-year-old Mitsubishi L200 are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 3.1%

Brakes 2.1%

Visibility 2.0%

Tyres 1.1%

Suspension 0.8%

Body & Chassis 0.3%

Steering 0.0%

How Does This Compare?

Mitsubishi L200 MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	13.4%	19,310	Lamps & Electrics
3-5 years	15.6%	100,905	Lamps & Electrics
6-10 years	27.2%	124,298	Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years	44.2%	86,734	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	45.9%	74,063	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 3-5 year old Mitsubishi L200 reliable?

Yes. Based on 100,905 MOT tests, 3-5-year-old Mitsubishi L200 vehicles have a 15.6% failure rate, which is below the UK average of 28%. This is a reliable choice at this age.

What are the common MOT failures on a 3-5 year old Mitsubishi L200?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 3.1% failure risk
Brakes — 2.1% failure risk
Visibility — 2.0% failure risk

How can I prepare my Mitsubishi L200 for its MOT?

For a 3-5-year-old Mitsubishi L200, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Mitsubishi L200 Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 3-5-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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