Mitsubishi L200: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 13.7% of Mitsubishi L200 MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2004, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| 2014 | 29,833 | 16.7% |
| 2019 | 33,326 | 5.9% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.