Mitsubishi L200: suspension MOT failures
Of the 453,482 Mitsubishi L200 MOT tests in this dataset, 8.1% recorded at least one suspension failure. It shows up most on 2007 and 2008 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 757 | 11.6% |
| 1998 | 798 | 14.7% |
| 1999 | 898 | 13.3% |
| 2000 | 1,114 | 15.5% |
| 2001 | 1,255 | 13.5% |
| 2002 | 1,762 | 12.3% |
| 2003 | 2,358 | 13.7% |
| 2004 | 3,874 | 12.8% |
| 2005 | 5,897 | 13.7% |
| 2006 | 31,716 | 17.0% |
| 2007 | 27,578 | 17.3% |
| 2008 | 17,945 | 17.2% |
| 2009 | 15,835 | 16.7% |
| 2010 | 23,018 | 14.1% |
| 2011 | 27,296 | 13.2% |
| 2012 | 19,644 | 9.4% |
| 2013 | 24,693 | 8.5% |
| 2014 | 29,833 | 6.4% |
| 2015 | 40,257 | 4.0% |
| 2016 | 38,517 | 2.8% |
| 2017 | 46,488 | 2.4% |
| 2018 | 45,416 | 2.0% |
| 2019 | 33,326 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 8,556 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 3,863 | 1.1% |
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.