Mitsubishi Eclips vs Mitsubishi Outlander: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mitsubishi Eclips
80%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Mitsubishi Outlander
81%
MOT pass rate · 77,961 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Eclips (80%) and Mitsubishi Outlander (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mitsubishi Eclips | Mitsubishi Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 80% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 20% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.0 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 70,873 mi | 97,311 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 2 | 77,961 |
Most common faults
Mitsubishi Eclips
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- centre exhaust heat shiels loose
- front number plate damaged
- near side front tyre wearing badly on edge - suggest replacement
- wiper blades not clearing screen well
Mitsubishi Outlander
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Eclips (80%) and Mitsubishi Outlander (81%) 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.