2017 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 78.5% of Mitsubishi L200s first used in 2017 passed their MOT first time, against 78.2% for all cars first used in 2017. Across 24,385 L200 first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, brakes and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen).
This page analyses first MOT tests for Mitsubishi L200s first used in 2017 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2017 Mitsubishi L200 MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, L200s first used in 2017 against all cars first used in 2017 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the L200 figure was in line with the all-cars figure.
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| Test year | 2017 L200 | All cars first used 2017 | L200 first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84.0% | 85.9% | 8,701 |
| 2022 | 83.4% | 83.9% | 8,552 |
| 2023 | 81.8% | 81.7% | 8,324 |
| 2024 | 79.5% | 79.8% | 8,160 |
| 2025 | 78.5% | 78.2% | 7,901 |
Common 2017 Mitsubishi L200 MOT failures
Share of the 4,882 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | 13.9% | 678 |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded | 12.2% | 595 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | 8.8% | 430 |
| Position lamp: not working | 8.6% | 418 |
| Tread depth: below requirements of 1.6mm | 8.0% | 391 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2017 Mitsubishi L200 before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
- Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
Common 2017 Mitsubishi L200 MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2017 L200s, as a share of all 24,385 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | 13.6% | 3,305 |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 13.0% | 3,168 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 8.6% | 2,095 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 5.2% | 1,274 |
| Anti-roll bar pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 3.7% | 904 |
Questions about the 2017 Mitsubishi L200 MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2017 Mitsubishi L200?
In 2025, 78.5% of L200s first used in 2017 passed their MOT first time, against 78.2% for all cars first used in 2017. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2017 L200 most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 41.2% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), brakes (35.2%) and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (19.2%). The single most common item was “Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick” (13.9%).
How often does a 2017 Mitsubishi L200 fail its MOT?
In 2025, 21.5% of first tests on L200s first used in 2017 did not pass first time: 16.4% failed, and a further 5.1% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 4,882 of 24,385 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2017 Mitsubishi L200 MOT advisories?
“Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material” (on 13.6% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (13.0%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (8.6%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (5.2%) and “Anti-roll bar pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (3.7%).
Is a 2017 Mitsubishi L200 reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 84.0% in 2021 to 78.5% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2017
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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