MOT reliability
Mitsubishi Car
5 vehicles · 59 completed MOT tests analysed
63%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Mitsubishi Car vehicles and 59 completed MOT tests, the Mitsubishi Car has an overall 63% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 93,832 miles.
5
Vehicles
59
MOT tests
5,580
Avg miles / year
3.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mitsubishi Car problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mitsubishi Car MOT tests:
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Other132%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Steering2%
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Identification & plates1%
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Brakes1%
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Body & structure1%
Mitsubishi Car pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 5 | 80% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 7 | 57% |
| 6 | 6 | 67% |
| 7 | 6 | 67% |
| 8 | 7 | 57% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 6 | 33% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 13 | 4 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4), Diesel (1)
Most common Mitsubishi Car MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mitsubishi Car MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (8 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (7 times)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4) (6 times)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (4 times)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f) (4 times)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (2 times)
Mitsubishi Car pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 54,342 |
| 2005 | 1 | 10 | 80% | — |
| 2004 | 2 | 19 | 68% | 93,884 |
| 2003 | 1 | 22 | 45% | 133,219 |
Mitsubishi Car reliability FAQ
Across 5 Mitsubishi Car vehicles in our MOT data,
63% pass the MOT (a 37% failure rate), with about
3.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mitsubishi Car MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3); Exhaust noisy (7.1.4).
The typical Mitsubishi Car in our data has covered around
93,832 miles.
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