2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT pass rate and common faults

1,111 MOT tests in 2024. 83.4% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time83.4%
Failed or needed repairs16.6%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,111 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively7.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    46 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.2%
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    11 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high and too far to the left.0.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  9. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.4%
    17 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  2. Tyres5.0%
  3. Brakes3.5%
  4. Lights & electrics3.4%
  5. Body & chassis0.8%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  7. Suspension0.3%

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 structure16.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.1%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

In 2024, 83.4% of 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,111 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).