MITSUBISHI LANCER MOT Pass Rate
72.1% of 3,558 MITSUBISHI LANCER MOT tests pass.
The LANCER passes 72.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MITSUBISHI models (77.3%).
The MITSUBISHI LANCER passes 72.1% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 89.1% at 6–10 years to 75.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (21) | 21 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 89.1% | 46 | 81,666 miles |
| 10–15 years | 65.8% | 1,225 | 102,929 miles |
| 15+ years | 75.1% | 2,262 | 91,560 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 68.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 68.2% | not working |
| Suspension | 55.9% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 42.9% | excessively corroded |
| Tyres | 17.4% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 17.4% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 17.2% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Visibility | 15.4% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 13.9% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.1% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.3% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related MITSUBISHI models
- MITSUBISHI L200 — 76.8% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER — 81.4% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN — 75.9% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI ASX — 78.0% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI COLT — 63.2% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI L200 DOUBLE CAB — 64.2% pass rate