Mitsubishi MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 9 Mitsubishi models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. The checked-in dataset contains 148,509,908 recorded DVSA MOT tests.
Mitsubishi Recorded MOT Overview
Across 9 included model groups, Mitsubishi has a sample-size-weighted historical MOT failure rate of 27.6% from 1,258,567 tests. That is above the dataset-wide reference of 26.9%. This describes the included groups and does not predict an individual vehicle's result.
The lowest recorded failure rate among the included Mitsubishi model groups belongs to the Mitsubishi Eclipse with a 11.8% failure rate. The highest failure rate belongs to the Mitsubishi Grandis at 48.0%.
These figures are calculated from real DVSA MOT test records and represent weighted averages across all vehicle ages and mileage bands. Only model groups with 100 or more test records are included; the sample size is shown for context.
Which Mitsubishi Models Fail MOT Most?
| Model | Failure Rate | Total Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Grandis | 48.0% | 6,593 |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 42.8% | 106,833 |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 34.0% | 159,497 |
| Mitsubishi Lancer | 32.2% | 49,487 |
| Mitsubishi L200 | 30.7% | 405,310 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 20.6% | 324,333 |
| Mitsubishi ASX | 20.3% | 121,636 |
| Mitsubishi Mirage | 16.5% | 40,885 |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse | 11.8% | 43,993 |
How we calculate failure rates: Rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for each model group. Only groups with 100+ test records are shown. The checked-in data contains 148,509,908 tests and 39,969,903 failures.
Mitsubishi MOT FAQs
What is the recorded Mitsubishi MOT failure rate?
The sample-size-weighted rate across the 9 included Mitsubishi model groups is 27.6%, based on 1,258,567 tests. Individual group rates and sample sizes appear above. These historical group outcomes are not an assessment of a specific car.
Which included Mitsubishi model group has the lowest rate?
The Mitsubishi Eclipse has the lowest MOT failure rate at 11.8% among the groups shown. This is a historical population comparison, not a recommendation. See full Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT data.
Which Mitsubishi model fails MOT most?
The Mitsubishi Grandis has the highest failure rate at 48.0% among the groups shown. The rate does not describe the condition of a particular car. See full Mitsubishi Grandis MOT data.
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