Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 3 model years and 8,381 tests, the Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D passes its MOT 91.0% of the time. All cars of a similar age fail at 9.5%, so the L200 Barbarian X Di-D sits squarely on the average. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (4.1%) and visibility (3.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 264 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 5.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 12.5% once past 120-150k — 2.5× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 15.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 6.3% of tests failed in 2022 against 9.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every L200 Barbarian X Di-D model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,460 | 92.4% | 7.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2020 | 4,473 | 90.0% | 10.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2021 | 1,448 | 91.8% | 8.2% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.1% | 342 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.7% | 309 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.7% | 224 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.2% | 185 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 119 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 79 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 28 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.2% | 20 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 264 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 157 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 137 |
| 4 | Washers | 131 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 97 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 76 |
| 7 | Rear fog lamp | 61 |
| 8 | Pins and bushes | 58 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 15.7% | 1,313 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.4% | 1,208 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.9% | 412 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.2% | 353 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.1% | 346 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.0% | 336 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,219 | 5.0% |
| 30-60k | 4,294 | 10.4% |
| 60-90k | 1,496 | 9.6% |
| 90-120k | 298 | 13.4% |
| 120-150k | 56 | 12.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 663 | 6.3% |
| 2023 | 2,082 | 7.8% |
| 2024 | 2,869 | 9.7% |
| 2025 | 2,767 | 9.7% |
What to check before buying a Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D
- Lighting & signalling (4.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (2.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D?
91.0% of the 8,381 Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 9.0% fail rate, across model years 2019–2021.
What does the Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.1% of tests, then visibility (3.7%).
How much does mileage affect L200 Barbarian X Di-D MOT results?
Fail rates run at 5.0% for cars in the 0-30k band and 12.5% for 120-150k, a 7.5-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 8,381 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.