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Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 5,550 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

92%

Total Tests

5,550

Highest Pass Rate

2021 (93%)

Years Covered

3

About the Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto

The Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto was MOT tested 5,550 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2019 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 92%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. 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 93% from 1,306 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 91%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 50,175 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 40,646 miles.

Compared to the Mitsubishi brand average of 80%, the L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto performs 12 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Mitsubishi range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2268cc)
£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 Barbarian X Di-D Auto?

vs average of all models+10% (82% avg)
vs Mitsubishi brand average+12% (80% avg)
Best to worst year spread2 percentage points
Reliability trendStable over years

Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto by Year

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

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202193%1,30640,646 mi
202091%3,06944,077 mi
201993%1,17550,175 mi

Questions about the Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto

Is the Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto reliable?

Across its 3 model years in our data (2019 to 2021), the Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto averages a 92% MOT pass rate, from 5,550 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 10 points above 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 93%.

Which year Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 91%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.

Are newer Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Autos more reliable?

The Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.

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