MITSUBISHI LANCER MOT pass rate
74.4% of 15,746 MITSUBISHI LANCER MOT tests pass.
At 74.4%, The LANCER passes slightly less often than the average across all MITSUBISHI models (78.5%).
At 74.4%, The MITSUBISHI LANCER passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 91.2% at 3–6 years to 77.5% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (10) | 10 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 91.2% | 147 | 86,449 miles |
| 6–10 years | 92.3% | 366 | 79,791 miles |
| 10–15 years | 66.8% | 5,307 | 100,080 miles |
| 15+ years | 77.5% | 9,916 | 87,875 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MITSUBISHI LANCER
The most common reason the MITSUBISHI LANCER fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 60.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 60.9% | Not working |
| Suspension | 54.0% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 43.0% | Excessively corroded |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 21.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 18.3% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Tyres | 15.8% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 14.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.8% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.2% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.7% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
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 MIRAGE — 86.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MITSUBISHI LANCER?
- 74.4% of MITSUBISHI LANCER MOT tests pass, based on 15,746 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MITSUBISHI LANCER?
- The most common reason the MITSUBISHI LANCER fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 60.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the MITSUBISHI LANCER'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.