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Mitsubishi Colt vs Mitsubishi Eclispe: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Mitsubishi Colt
72%
MOT pass rate · 69,015 vehicles
Mitsubishi Eclispe
56%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Colt (72%) and Mitsubishi Eclispe (56%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mitsubishi Colt Mitsubishi Eclispe
MOT pass rate 72% ✓ 56%
MOT failure rate 28% ✓ 44%
Faults & advisories per test 1.8 ✓ 3.7
Dangerous-fault share 2% 0% ✓
Average mileage 93,728 mi 112,987 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 69,015 2

Most common faults

Mitsubishi Colt

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Mitsubishi Eclispe

  1. Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  2. Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
  3. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  4. n/s/f wiper split but still clearing screen
  5. Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
  6. Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Colt (72%) and Mitsubishi Eclispe (56%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.