MOT reliability
Mitsubishi 2.8
4 vehicles · 46 completed MOT tests analysed
65%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Mitsubishi 2.8 vehicles and 46 completed MOT tests, the Mitsubishi 2.8 has an overall 65% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 235,466 miles.
4
Vehicles
46
MOT tests
7,983
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mitsubishi 2.8 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mitsubishi 2.8 MOT tests:
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Other88%
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Steering13%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
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Brakes6%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
Mitsubishi 2.8 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 3 | 67% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4)
Most common Mitsubishi 2.8 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mitsubishi 2.8 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (3 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (2 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (2 times)
Mitsubishi 2.8 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 23 | 52% | 240,495 |
| 1996 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 214,212 |
Mitsubishi 2.8 reliability FAQ
Across 4 Mitsubishi 2.8 vehicles in our MOT data,
65% pass the MOT (a 35% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mitsubishi 2.8 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b).
The typical Mitsubishi 2.8 in our data has covered around
235,466 miles.
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