Mitsubishi L200 Animal Di D D/c (2006)
2006 Mitsubishi L200 Animal Di D D/c
CarHunch analysed 149 real MOT records for the 2006 Mitsubishi L200 Animal Di D D/c. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2006 L200 is a poor MOT performer, with only 35% passing first time against the UK average of 80%—a stark 45-point gap that signals serious reliability concerns for buyers. The diesel engine (which accounts for 147 of the 149 vehicles) shows the same weak 35% pass rate, and while dangerous defects are rare at 0%, the average vehicle still racks up a full failure per test, suggesting systemic wear issues rather than freak failures.
At nearly 144,000 miles on average, these trucks have genuinely high mileage for their age, but that doesn't excuse the failure rate—plenty of 2006 vehicles from other marques pass reliably at similar odometer readings. The zero advisories recorded is misleading; these vehicles aren't trouble-free, they're just failing outright on major faults rather than showing minor warnings first. If you're seriously considering one, budget for immediate professional inspection and assume repairs will be needed before your first MOT attempt passes.
What to check before buying a 2006 Mitsubishi L200 Animal Di D D/c
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 147 | 34.8% | 0.96 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 66.3% | 3 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Mitsubishi L200 Animal Di D D/c vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Mitsubishi L200 Animal Di D D/c vehicles fall between 112,470 and 170,291 miles.
2006 Mitsubishi L200 Animal Di D D/c — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 19 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (30% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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