MOT reliability
Mitsubishi Mini cab
10 vehicles · 36 completed MOT tests analysed
72%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Mitsubishi Mini cab vehicles and 36 completed MOT tests, the Mitsubishi Mini cab has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 49,649 miles.
10
Vehicles
36
MOT tests
354
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Mitsubishi Mini cab problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mitsubishi Mini cab MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension52%
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Brakes17%
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Emissions & nuisance15%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Visibility5%
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Identification & plates5%
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Steering3%
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Body & structure2%
Mitsubishi Mini cab pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9), Electric (1)
Most common Mitsubishi Mini cab MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mitsubishi Mini cab MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Position lamp incorrect colour both front (4.2.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) (2 times)
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy strong advise (5.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
Mitsubishi Mini cab pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 29,213 |
| 2008 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 87,888 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 58,030 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 23,595 |
| 1997 | 3 | 12 | 83% | 38,790 |
| 1992 | 1 | 8 | 62% | 78,292 |
| 1990 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 30,572 |
| 1988 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 72,533 |
Mitsubishi Mini cab reliability FAQ
Across 10 Mitsubishi Mini cab vehicles in our MOT data,
72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mitsubishi Mini cab MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i)); Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Mitsubishi Mini cab in our data has covered around
49,649 miles.
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