Mitsubishi L200

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 28 model years from 143,528 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

76%

Total Tests

143,528

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (92%)

Years Covered

About the Mitsubishi L200

The Mitsubishi L200 was MOT tested 143,528 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 28 model years (1994 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 92% from 3,162 tests. The 1995 model has the lowest at 60%. With a 32 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Mitsubishi L200s pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 12 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2442cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£2,131

Per month£178/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Mitsubishi L200?

vs average of all models-6% (82% avg)

vs Mitsubishi brand average-4% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread32 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Mitsubishi L200 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

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

Questions about the Mitsubishi L200

Is the Mitsubishi L200 reliable?

Across its 28 model years in our data (1994 to 2021), the Mitsubishi L200 averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 143,528 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 92%.

Which year Mitsubishi L200 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Mitsubishi L200 has the highest MOT pass rate at 92%, while the 1995 model has the lowest at 60%, a 32 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.