MOT reliability
Mitsubishi M
2 vehicles · 43 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Mitsubishi M vehicles and 43 completed MOT tests, the Mitsubishi M has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 177,499 miles.
2
Vehicles
43
MOT tests
1,301
Avg miles / year
3.5
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mitsubishi M problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mitsubishi M MOT tests:
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Other63%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
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Body & structure8%
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Steering7%
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Brakes7%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Mitsubishi M pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 50% |
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 50% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1), Diesel (1)
Most common Mitsubishi M MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mitsubishi M MOT tests:
- Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a) (3 times)
- ac drivebelt missing (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
- Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) (2 times)
- Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g) (2 times)
- Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g) (2 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL PIPES (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g) (2 times)
Mitsubishi M pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 21 | 81% | 215,141 |
| 1995 | 1 | 22 | 59% | 139,858 |
Mitsubishi M reliability FAQ
Across 2 Mitsubishi M vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
3.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mitsubishi M MOT issues are:
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i)); Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a); ac drivebelt missing.
The typical Mitsubishi M in our data has covered around
177,499 miles.
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