2008 Mitsubishi L200 · 10,314 MOT tests
2008 Mitsubishi L200 reliability
2008 Mitsubishi L200s fail 46.1% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 22 L200 years (10,314 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi L200s: 31.2%)
- 46.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi L200s: 31.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 5% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 128,202
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,314
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4.4% of tests fail here (91% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Mitsubishi L200
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics25.8%
- Suspension23.3%
- Brakes16.6%
- Body, chassis and structure13.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.9%
- Seat belts and airbags4.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.94%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 6.58%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.48%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Rear fog lamp not working 6.14%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.99%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Leaf spring fractured or seriously weakened 3.56%
A broken leaf spring can affect how the car sits and handles, so it needs urgent replacement.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (29.98%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.13%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.93%) · Chassis corroded but still rigid (7.54%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.59%)
Other years
Every Mitsubishi L200 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Mitsubishi L200 reliable?
2008 Mitsubishi L200s fail 46.1% of first MOT tests, 5% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 17 of 22 L200 years (10,314 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Mitsubishi L200 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.94% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (6.58% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (6.48% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Mitsubishi L200 have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Mitsubishi L200 shows 128,202 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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