Mitsubishi Eclipse
Based on 10,011 Mitsubishi Eclipse vehicles and 56,491 completed MOT tests, the Mitsubishi Eclipse has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 52,947 miles.
Mitsubishi Eclipse problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension46%
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Brakes32%
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Other15%
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Visibility6%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
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Body & structure1%
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Identification & plates0%
Mitsubishi Eclipse pass rate by age
How the Mitsubishi Eclipse's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 93% |
| 2 | 356 | 94% |
| 3 | 10,788 | 91% |
| 4 | 10,939 | 89% |
| 5 | 11,051 | 88% |
| 6 | 10,747 | 88% |
| 7 | 8,844 | 87% |
| 8 | 2,990 | 86% |
| 9 | 104 | 70% |
| 10 | 71 | 63% |
| 11 | 54 | 65% |
| 12 | 66 | 62% |
| 13 | 48 | 67% |
| 14 | 54 | 59% |
| 15 | 31 | 77% |
| 16 | 43 | 70% |
| 17 | 26 | 77% |
| 18 | 30 | 70% |
| 19 | 29 | 66% |
| 20 | 23 | 74% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10,009), Diesel (1), Other (1)
Most common Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3,064 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2,976 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2,921 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2,915 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2,705 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2,625 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1,081 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1,068 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1,060 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1,040 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (978 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (893 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (691 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (687 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (635 times)
Mitsubishi Eclipse pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 24,045 |
| 2021 | 23 | 60 | 85% | 44,612 |
| 2020 | 353 | 1,419 | 89% | 39,279 |
| 2019 | 3,555 | 18,926 | 88% | 49,902 |
| 2018 | 5,566 | 34,270 | 89% | 54,140 |
| 2017 | 109 | 735 | 88% | 57,589 |
| 2016 | 2 | 24 | 58% | 186,315 |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 | 50% | 102,264 |
| 2014 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 107,746 |
| 2009 | 3 | 22 | 82% | 51,280 |
| 2008 | 5 | 17 | 88% | 67,509 |
| 2007 | 7 | 35 | 80% | 82,520 |
| 2006 | 18 | 63 | 78% | 73,089 |
| 2005 | 8 | 38 | 74% | 65,476 |
| 2004 | 6 | 53 | 60% | 77,038 |
| 2003 | 15 | 68 | 76% | 78,847 |
| 2002 | 14 | 138 | 67% | 80,804 |
| 2001 | 14 | 68 | 66% | 70,959 |
| 2000 | 22 | 128 | 70% | 88,676 |
| 1999 | 11 | 36 | 78% | 106,613 |
| 1998 | 13 | 40 | 68% | 95,911 |
| 1997 | 20 | 172 | 68% | 133,307 |
| 1996 | 18 | 103 | 67% | 118,593 |
| 1995 | 9 | 25 | 44% | 119,107 |
| 1994 | 4 | 7 | 57% | 126,837 |
| 1993 | 4 | 10 | 70% | 136,643 |
| 1992 | 5 | 13 | 69% | 94,701 |
| 1991 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 105,737 |
| 1990 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 249,467 |
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