Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 22 model years from 18,190 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

76%

Total Tests

18,190

Highest Pass Rate

1999 (78%)

Years Covered

About the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab was MOT tested 18,190 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 22 model years (1998 to 2019), 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 1999 model has the highest pass rate at 78% from 107 tests. The 2001 model has the lowest at 67%. The 11 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

The Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 120,371 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 68,779 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 Double Cab is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mitsubishi models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 3000cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,281

Per month£190/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 2019 details

How reliable is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab?

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

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

Best to worst year spread11 percentage points

Reliability trendStable over years

Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab by Year

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

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2019	80%	45	68,779 mi
2018	97%	30	92,619 mi
2017	85%	86	77,822 mi
2016	90%	90	69,865 mi
2015	82%	55	80,261 mi
2014	79%	39	92,992 mi
2013	76%	46	85,556 mi
2012	78%	73	100,248 mi
2011	75%	550	122,272 mi
2010	75%	1,054	126,507 mi
2009	72%	678	130,492 mi
2008	73%	649	134,802 mi
2007	71%	1,001	130,228 mi
2006	71%	1,874	134,839 mi
2005	71%	4,246	126,432 mi
2004	72%	3,201	125,223 mi
2003	73%	2,572	125,677 mi
2002	69%	1,064	136,676 mi
2001	67%	505	132,657 mi
2000	74%	184	136,386 mi
1999	78%	107	141,669 mi
1998	66%	41	120,371 mi

Questions about the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab

Is the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab reliable?

Across its 22 model years in our data (1998 to 2019), the Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 18,190 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 1999 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 78%.

Which year Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1999 Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab has the highest MOT pass rate at 78%, while the 2001 model has the lowest at 67%, a 11 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.