Mitsubishi L200: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was recorded as a failure area in 13.7% of Mitsubishi L200 MOT tests — 61,991 tests out of 453,482. It shows up most on 2000 and 2005 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 757 | 17.0% |
| 1998 | 798 | 19.6% |
| 1999 | 898 | 20.2% |
| 2000 | 1,114 | 22.3% |
| 2001 | 1,255 | 20.5% |
| 2002 | 1,762 | 20.8% |
| 2003 | 2,358 | 22.0% |
| 2004 | 3,874 | 21.4% |
| 2005 | 5,897 | 22.4% |
| 2006 | 31,716 | 20.8% |
| 2007 | 27,578 | 19.6% |
| 2008 | 17,945 | 19.7% |
| 2009 | 15,835 | 19.6% |
| 2010 | 23,018 | 19.8% |
| 2011 | 27,296 | 20.0% |
| 2012 | 19,644 | 18.2% |
| 2013 | 24,693 | 17.2% |
| 2014 | 29,833 | 16.7% |
| 2015 | 40,257 | 13.1% |
| 2016 | 38,517 | 6.9% |
| 2017 | 46,488 | 6.7% |
| 2018 | 45,416 | 6.3% |
| 2019 | 33,326 | 5.9% |
| 2020 | 8,556 | 4.3% |
| 2021 | 3,863 | 4.5% |
Methodology & source. 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.