MOT reliability
Mitsubishi Tipper
8 vehicles · 158 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Mitsubishi Tipper vehicles and 158 completed MOT tests, the Mitsubishi Tipper has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 152,610 miles.
8
Vehicles
158
MOT tests
7,011
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Mitsubishi Tipper problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mitsubishi Tipper MOT tests:
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Other66%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension14%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Brakes6%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Body & structure4%
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Visibility3%
Mitsubishi Tipper pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 62% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 10 | 70% |
| 6 | 8 | 88% |
| 7 | 10 | 70% |
| 8 | 11 | 73% |
| 9 | 9 | 89% |
| 10 | 11 | 73% |
| 11 | 13 | 62% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 10 | 70% |
| 14 | 8 | 75% |
| 15 | 8 | 75% |
| 16 | 8 | 75% |
| 17 | 9 | 67% |
| 18 | 8 | 50% |
| 19 | 6 | 67% |
| 20 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Diesel (8)
Most common Mitsubishi Tipper MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mitsubishi Tipper MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (5 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Fog light not operating (3 times)
Mitsubishi Tipper pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 19 | 63% | 104,769 |
| 2006 | 3 | 65 | 66% | 121,044 |
| 2005 | 1 | 24 | 58% | 383,126 |
| 2002 | 1 | 20 | 95% | 81,090 |
| 2001 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 118,345 |
| 1999 | 1 | 17 | 71% | 138,852 |
Mitsubishi Tipper reliability FAQ
Across 8 Mitsubishi Tipper vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mitsubishi Tipper MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d).
The typical Mitsubishi Tipper in our data has covered around
152,610 miles.
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