2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT pass rate and common faults

3,753 MOT tests in 2024. 84.7% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time84.7%
Failed or needed repairs15.3%
Typical mileage at test36,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,753 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    172 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    83 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%
  9. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  2. Tyres4.4%
  3. Brakes4.4%
  4. Lights & electrics3.8%
  5. Suspension0.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure16.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

In 2024, 84.7% of 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,753 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 100, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).