MOT reliability
Mitsubishi Animal
4 vehicles · 64 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Mitsubishi Animal vehicles and 64 completed MOT tests, the Mitsubishi Animal has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 122,919 miles.
4
Vehicles
64
MOT tests
6,710
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mitsubishi Animal problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mitsubishi Animal MOT tests:
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Other33%
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Brakes32%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension21%
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Body & structure6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Steering3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Mitsubishi Animal pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 6 | 67% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 7 | 71% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 6 | 67% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4)
Most common Mitsubishi Animal MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mitsubishi Animal MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) (2 times)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears at axle (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear to flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear to flexible brake pipe (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (2 times)
Mitsubishi Animal pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 15 | 67% | 175,223 |
| 2007 | 2 | 35 | 74% | 119,506 |
| 2003 | 1 | 14 | 93% | 77,441 |
Mitsubishi Animal reliability FAQ
Across 4 Mitsubishi Animal vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mitsubishi Animal MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)); Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Mitsubishi Animal in our data has covered around
122,919 miles.
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