Mitsubishi L200
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 28 years from 143,528 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
143,528
Best Year
2021 (92%)
Years Covered
28
How reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?
Mitsubishi L200 by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92% | 3,162 | 40,387 mi |
| 2020 | 91% | 4,919 | 49,399 mi |
| 2019 | 90% | 13,249 | 56,693 mi |
| 2018 | 89% | 14,669 | 67,189 mi |
| 2017 | 88% | 15,345 | 75,241 mi |
| 2016 | 86% | 12,744 | 83,532 mi |
| 2015 | 82% | 12,879 | 87,978 mi |
| 2014 | 79% | 9,224 | 93,775 mi |
| 2013 | 78% | 7,452 | 103,099 mi |
| 2012 | 76% | 6,015 | 110,046 mi |
| 2011 | 75% | 8,220 | 122,051 mi |
| 2010 | 74% | 6,737 | 125,976 mi |
| 2009 | 71% | 4,389 | 130,832 mi |
| 2008 | 72% | 4,757 | 134,675 mi |
| 2007 | 72% | 6,932 | 132,420 mi |
| 2006 | 72% | 7,810 | 137,339 mi |
| 2005 | 72% | 1,231 | 120,398 mi |
| 2004 | 74% | 968 | 123,285 mi |
| 2003 | 72% | 581 | 116,213 mi |
| 2002 | 73% | 359 | 121,236 mi |
| 2001 | 69% | 291 | 124,257 mi |
| 2000 | 67% | 255 | 136,895 mi |
| 1999 | 68% | 349 | 146,932 mi |
| 1998 | 69% | 388 | 135,303 mi |
| 1997 | 77% | 324 | 130,038 mi |
| 1996 | 78% | 88 | 134,160 mi |
| 1995 | 60% | 137 | 127,715 mi |
| 1994 | 70% | 54 | 142,630 mi |
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About the Mitsubishi L200
The Mitsubishi L200 has been tested 143,528 times in 2024 MOT data across 28 model years (1994 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 92% pass rate from 3,162 tests. The 1995 model has the lowest at 60%. With a 32 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer MITSUBISHI L200s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 11 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1994) averages 142,630 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 40,387 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Mitsubishi brand average of 80%, the L200 is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mitsubishi models.
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