MOT reliability
Mitsubishi Lonsdale
9 vehicles · 55 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Mitsubishi Lonsdale vehicles and 55 completed MOT tests, the Mitsubishi Lonsdale has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 142,844 miles.
9
Vehicles
55
MOT tests
9,549
Avg miles / year
3.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mitsubishi Lonsdale problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mitsubishi Lonsdale MOT tests:
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Other102%
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Seatbelts & equipment8%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Steering1%
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Brakes1%
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Body & structure1%
Mitsubishi Lonsdale pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 2 | 6 | 67% |
| 3 | 6 | 67% |
| 4 | 7 | 86% |
| 5 | 5 | 60% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 6 | 50% |
| 10 | 5 | 60% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5), Petrol (4)
Most common Mitsubishi Lonsdale MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mitsubishi Lonsdale MOT tests:
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (7 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (6 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (6 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (6 times)
- Oil leak (5 times)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (5 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (5 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (4 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- nearside front tyre cracking (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (4 times)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b) (3 times)
Mitsubishi Lonsdale pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 203,557 |
| 2005 | 1 | 9 | 56% | 221,010 |
| 2004 | 2 | 14 | 64% | 110,673 |
| 2003 | 2 | 17 | 71% | 132,848 |
| 2002 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 162,051 |
| 1998 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 134,750 |
| 1980 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 77,187 |
Mitsubishi Lonsdale reliability FAQ
Across 9 Mitsubishi Lonsdale vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
3.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mitsubishi Lonsdale MOT issues are:
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c); Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d); Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b).
The typical Mitsubishi Lonsdale in our data has covered around
142,844 miles.
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