MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE MOT pass rate
90.0% of 15,148 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE MOT tests pass.
The ECLIPSE passes its MOT 90.0% of the time — well above the average across all MITSUBISHI models, which sits at 78.5%.
The MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE passes its MOT 90.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 90.5% at 3–6 years to 78.6% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (23) | 23 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 90.5% | 11,914 | 38,791 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.3% | 3,169 | 47,041 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 78.6% | 42 | 98,047 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE
The most common reason the MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE fails its MOT is brakes — present in 33.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 33.7% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 30.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 28.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 21.5% | Too high |
| Suspension | 10.3% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.1% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 2.0% | Ineffective |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.3% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Steering | 1.0% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Road Wheels | 0.9% | Fixing missing |
Related MITSUBISHI models
- MITSUBISHI L200 — 77.6% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER — 83.0% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN — 75.1% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI ASX — 81.3% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI COLT — 64.4% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI LANCER — 74.4% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE?
- 90.0% of MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE MOT tests pass, based on 15,148 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE?
- The most common reason the MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE fails its MOT is brakes — present in 33.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
- Does this show the MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MITSUBISHI service history guide for how to check and keep one.