2016 Mitsubishi L200 — MOT failures & pass rate
38,517 MOT tests on the 2016 Mitsubishi L200 are in this dataset, and 87.1% of them passed. Against pick-up trucks of a similar age (17.5% fail rate), the 2016 L200 comes out 4.6pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (6.9%) and brakes (5.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are rigid brake pipes, brake pads and wipers — rigid brake pipes alone was recorded 1,479 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 18.5% versus 7.6%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 23.9% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 9.8% of tests failed in 2021 against 16.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.9% | 2,660 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.7% | 2,197 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.4% | 1,318 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.8% | 1,068 |
| 5 | Tyres | 2.2% | 834 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.5% | 584 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rigid brake pipes | 1,479 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 1,089 |
| 3 | Wipers | 944 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 940 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 934 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 702 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 23.9% | 9,216 |
| 2 | Tyres | 16.7% | 6,432 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.7% | 3,724 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.3% | 2,029 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.5% | 1,722 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 3.6% | 1,401 |
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 | 2,565 | 7.6% |
| 30-60k | 12,501 | 9.6% |
| 60-90k | 12,929 | 13.6% |
| 90-120k | 6,862 | 17.2% |
| 120-150k | 2,537 | 17.7% |
| 150k+ | 1,121 | 18.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,793 | 9.8% |
| 2022 | 7,806 | 11.5% |
| 2023 | 7,698 | 12.9% |
| 2024 | 7,695 | 14.7% |
| 2025 | 7,525 | 16.0% |
What to check before buying a 2016 L200
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 6.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (6.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.7% 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.
- Visibility (3.4% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2016 Mitsubishi L200s pass their MOT?
87.1% of the 38,517 2016 Mitsubishi L200 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Mitsubishi L200?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.9% of tests, followed by brakes (5.7%).
Does the 2016 L200 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.6% in the 0-30k band to 18.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 38,517 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.