What are the common problems with the 6-10 year old Mitsubishi Lancer?

The top failure areas for the 6-10-year-old Mitsubishi Lancer are: Lamps & Electrics (9.1% risk), Brakes (6.7% risk), Suspension (5.9% risk).

Mitsubishi Lancer MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

Q: Is a 6-10 year old Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?

Based on 4,112 MOT tests, 6-10-year-old Mitsubishi Lancer has a 27.9% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

27.9%

MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles

Based on 4,112 MOT tests

0.1pp below the UK average (28%)

Mitsubishi Lancer in this age bracket has a 27.9% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: lamps & electrics and brakes.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old Mitsubishi Lancer are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 9.1%

Brakes 6.7%

Suspension 5.9%

Steering 5.1%

Visibility 3.5%

Tyres 3.2%

Body & Chassis 2.2%

How Does This Compare?

Mitsubishi Lancer MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	15.5%	291	Lamps & Electrics
3-5 years	11.3%	662	Lamps & Electrics
6-10 years	27.9%	4,112	Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years	37.1%	27,793	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	26.1%	16,629	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 6-10 year old Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?

6-10-year-old Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles have a 27.9% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old Mitsubishi Lancer?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 9.1% failure risk
Brakes — 6.7% failure risk
Suspension — 5.9% failure risk

How can I prepare my Mitsubishi Lancer for its MOT?

For a 6-10-year-old Mitsubishi Lancer, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Mitsubishi Lancer Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 6-10-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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