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Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT pass rate and common problems

89.0% of Mitsubishi Eclipses passed the 2024 MOT (9,601 first tests): 85.8% at the first attempt and 3.3% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately. About 1 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 14% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 86.2 (95% CI 82.0–90.5; 100 = normal).

Mitsubishi Eclipse at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate89.0%incl. 3.3% fixed at the test centre20249601
Passed at the first attempt85.8%all first tests20249601
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 82.0–90.5)86.2index100 = normal for its age · rank 315 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20249601
Biggest excess: Visibility6.9per 1005.1 same-age2019–202434880
Dangerous defects5.6per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202434880
Advisory items85.3per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202434880
strip · Mitsubishi Eclipse · MOT Risk Index · 86.2 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Mitsubishi Eclipse. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 315 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 283 and 354 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Mitsubishi Eclipse index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank315of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20249601
Best rank within its 95% interval283rankother models held where they are20249601
Worst rank within its 95% interval354rankother models held where they are20249601

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 89.5 to 86.2 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT, and how often?

Mitsubishi Eclipse MOTs fail most often on visibility: 6.9 per 100 tests, against 5.1 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 34,880).

bar · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Visibility · 6.9 vs 5.1 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility6.9per 1005.12019–20242397
Tyres4.6per 1006.52019–20241607
Brakes4.6per 1003.52019–20241607
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1.7per 1003.22019–2024576
Suspension1.3per 10022019–2024450
Noise, emissions and leaks0.4per 1000.82019–2024129

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 34,880 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Mitsubishi Eclipse compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Mitsubishi Eclipse is brakes at age 4: 3.3 failures per 100 tests, against 2.4 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 9,653).

bullet · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Tyres, age 3 · 2.9 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 2.9 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 1.9 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.3 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 3.2 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 3.3 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.7 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 3.8 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 3.5 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 32.9per 1004.22019–20249803
Brakes, age 31.9per 1001.82019–20249803
Suspension, age 30.3per 1000.62019–20249803
Tyres, age 43.2per 1004.52019–20249653
Brakes, age 43.3per 1002.42019–20249653
Suspension, age 40.7per 1001.22019–20249653
Tyres, age 53.8per 1005.12019–20249239
Brakes, age 53.5per 1003.12019–20249239
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 51.0per 1002.22019–20249239
Tyres, age 64.3per 1005.52019–20245606
Brakes, age 64.0per 1003.82019–20245606
Suspension, age 62.2per 1003.72019–20245606

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Mitsubishi Eclipse's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Mitsubishi Eclipse advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is brakes: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 6.7% of the time.

funnel · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Brakes · 6.7 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on brakes: 6.7 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes6.7% next failmedian model2019–20244192
Tyres5.6% next failmedian model2019–20245494
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20241527

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Mitsubishi Eclipse got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Mitsubishi Eclipse MOTs flag tyres most: 43.1 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 34,880).

bar · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Tyres · 43.1 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres43.1per 10039.72019–202415037
Brakes31per 10034.72019–202410801
Non-component advisories7.1per 1007.82019–20242470
Suspension3per 10026.22019–20241040
Body, chassis, structure0.3per 1004.62019–2024100
Identification of the vehicle0.3per 1002.52019–202495

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 34,880 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Mitsubishi Eclipse?

For Mitsubishi Eclipses aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is visibility: 5.4% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 10,295).

bar · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass · 5.3 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–20244902
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20244902
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass2.4% next fail2019–20244902
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20244902
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20244902
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20244902
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20244902
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–20241789
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.8% next fail2019–20241789
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.4% next fail2019–20241789
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20241789
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20241789
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20241789
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20241789
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20241789
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail5.8% next fail2019–2024652
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail4.3% next fail2019–2024652
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail4.1% next fail2019–2024652
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail2.0% next fail2019–2024652
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–2024652
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–2024652
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–2024652
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass5.4% next fail2019–202410295
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–202410295
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.7% next fail2019–202410295
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–202410295
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–202410295
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202410295
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202410295
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202410295
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202410295
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202410295
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202410295
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory7.0% next fail2019–20245417
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.3% next fail2019–20245417
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5% next fail2019–20245417
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–20245417
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20245417
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20245417
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20245417
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20245417
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20245417
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20245417
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20245417
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail7.1% next fail2019–20242211
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.7% next fail2019–20242211
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.0% next fail2019–20242211
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.8% next fail2019–20242211
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.8% next fail2019–20242211
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20242211
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20242211

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Mitsubishi Eclipse get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Mitsubishi Eclipse gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 5.6 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 9.9 major and 4.7 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Dangerous defects · 5.6 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 5.6 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects5.6per 10011.22019–202434880

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 34,880 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Mitsubishi Eclipse still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Mitsubishi Eclipse go from 14.6% at age 4 (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 11.3–18.7%) to 17.3% at age 7 (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 11.3–25.4%), against 20.2% for all cars aged 7 (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 11.3–25.4%) (2024, n = 9,601).

line · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Age 4 (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 11.3–18.7%) · 14.6 vs 13.1 · 2024
Age 4 (rough estim: 14.6. Age 7 (rough estim: 17.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 4 (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 11.3–18.7%)14.6% failed first time13.12024355
Age 515.1% failed first time15.120243599
Age 613.6% failed first time17.520245502
Age 7 (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 11.3–25.4%)17.3% failed first time20.22024110

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Mitsubishi Eclipse compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Mitsubishi Eclipses fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 6, where they fail less often: 13.6% against 20.8% (2024, n = 5,606).

line · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Age 3 · 9.4 vs 11.3 · 2024
Age 3: 9.4. Age 6: 13.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 39.4% fail11.320249803
Age 412.3% fail14.220249653
Age 514% fail17.420249239
Age 613.6% fail20.820245606

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mitsubishi Eclipse years should I avoid?

The Mitsubishi Eclipse build year that fails most for its age is 2019: index 107.0 (95% CI 101.3–112.7) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 10,959).

bar · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Build year 2017 (rough estimate: 402 tests, 95% interval 72.0–128.0) · 100 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2017 (rough estimate: 402 tests, 95% interval 72.0–128.0)100index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024402
Build year 2018100.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202422208
Build year 2019 (worse for its age)107index vs own age100 = normal2019–202410959
Build year 2020 (rough estimate: 711 tests, 95% interval 91.1–140.0)115.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024711

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT: about £17 (up to about £31 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 9,601).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Expected repair bill · 16.6 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill16.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue9601
Estimated range lower16.6GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue9601
Estimated range upper31.5GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue9601
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)6.9GBP expected contribution150price catalogue9601
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)4.1GBP expected contribution90price catalogue9601
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)2.4GBP expected contribution140price catalogue9601
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)2.3GBP expected contribution180price catalogue9601
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer0.8GBP expected contribution200price catalogue9601

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Mitsubishi Eclipse more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 3 fail less often for their age than the Mitsubishi Eclipse and 5 as often or more. The Mitsubishi Eclipse has an MOT Risk Index of 86.2, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 9,601).

bar · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Mitsubishi Eclipse (this model) · 86.2 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Mitsubishi Eclipse (this model)86.2index100 = normal20249601
MG HS83.8index86.2202412820
Mitsubishi ASX90.4index86.2202429479
Rover Mini80.3index86.2202410968
MINI Clubman86.2index86.2202427383
Suzuki Jimny88index86.2202424069
LEVC TX75.6index86.2202415173
Peugeot RCZ101.3index86.2202410827
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Skoda Roomster96.3index86.2202418403

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Mitsubishi Eclipse normally do?

At age 6, the median Mitsubishi Eclipse had covered 42,245 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 31,725 to 54,042 miles (2024, n = 5,502).

line · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Age 4 median (rough estimate) · 26924 vs baseline · 2024
Age 4 median (roug: 26924. Age 7 P75 (rough e: 60471. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 4 median (rough estimate)26924miles2024355
Age 4 P25 (rough estimate)20493miles2024355
Age 4 P75 (rough estimate)35287miles2024355
Age 5 median36357miles20243599
Age 5 P2527000miles20243599
Age 5 P7547104miles20243599
Age 6 median42245miles20245502
Age 6 P2531725miles20245502
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6 P7554042miles20245502
Age 7 median (rough estimate)46034miles2024110
Age 7 P25 (rough estimate)35014miles2024110
Age 7 P75 (rough estimate)60471miles2024110

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 11.6% of Mitsubishi Eclipses with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 17.6% of those with 70,000 to 100,000 miles (2024, n = 2,852). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 12.6 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles12.6% failed first time20242472
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles18.8% failed first time20241357
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 126 tests, 95% interval 15.2–29.4%)21.4% failed first time2024126
Age 6–9, <40k miles11.6% failed first time20242478
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles14.8% failed first time20242723
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 374 tests, 95% interval 14.1–21.8%)17.6% failed first time2024374

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Mitsubishi Eclipse last?

0.4% of Mitsubishi Eclipses tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.1% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 145).

line · Mitsubishi Eclipse · 100,000 miles (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 0.3–0.5%) · 0.4 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles (rou: 0.4. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 0.3–0.5%)0.4% of tested cars2024145
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 0.1–0.1%)0.1% of tested cars202436
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 5 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.0%)0.0% of tested cars20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Mitsubishi Eclipse driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Mitsubishi Eclipse index is 83.5, against 78.5 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 9,601).

slope · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Age and mileage adjusted index · 83.5 vs 78.5 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 78.5 vs 83.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index83.5index78.52019–20249601

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mitsubishi Eclipse fuel fails its MOT less?

All Mitsubishi Eclipses tested were petrol: 14.2% failed first time (2024, n = 9,601).

bar · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Petrol · 14.2 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol14.2% fail first timeother fuels20249601

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mitsubishi Eclipse engine is best?

No Mitsubishi Eclipse engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 9,601).

bar · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 150 tests, 95% interval 57.8–139.8) · 91.1 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 150 tests, 95% interval 57.8–139.8)91.1index vs model norm100 = model average2024150
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre99.9index vs model norm100 = model average202434587

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Mitsubishi Eclipse fail its MOT most?

Mitsubishi Eclipse fails first-time MOTs most in Dundee (DD): 22.9% against 12.2% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 262).

First-time failure rates for the Mitsubishi Eclipse range from 9.1% to 16.6% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 262 tests, 95% interval 18.2–28.4%) · 22.9 vs 14.2 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 10%. 17%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 262 tests, 95% interval 18.2–28.4%)22.9% fail first time14.22024262
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 15.6–28.7%)21.5% fail first time14.22024149
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 406 tests, 95% interval 15.5–23.1%)19.0% fail first time14.22024406
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 2.1–11.1%)5.0% fail first time14.22024101
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 2.9–11.8%)6.0% fail first time14.22024117
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 344 tests, 95% interval 4.0–9.1%)6.1% fail first time14.22024344
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 468 tests, 95% interval 15.3–22.4%)18.6% fail first time14.22024468
Motherwell (ML)16.6% fail first time14.22024825
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 127 tests, 95% interval 11.1–24.0%)16.5% fail first time14.22024127
Cardiff (CF)16.3% fail first time14.22024619
Aberdeen (AB)15.9% fail first time14.22024609
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)15.8% fail first time14.22024539
Northampton (NN)15.5% fail first time14.22024549
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 10.9–21.3%)15.4% fail first time14.22024182
York (YO) (rough estimate: 261 tests, 95% interval 11.5–20.2%)15.3% fail first time14.22024261
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 10.5–21.7%)15.3% fail first time14.22024157
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 210 tests, 95% interval 11.0–20.7%)15.2% fail first time14.22024210
Bristol (BS)15.2% fail first time14.22024539
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 10.3–21.2%)15.0% fail first time14.22024167
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 9.7–21.6%)14.7% fail first time14.22024136
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 308 tests, 95% interval 10.8–18.6%)14.3% fail first time14.22024308
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 9.7–20.3%)14.2% fail first time14.22024169
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 9.2–20.9%)14.1% fail first time14.22024135
Swansea (SA)14% fail first time14.22024857
Edinburgh (EH)14.0% fail first time14.22024738
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 309 tests, 95% interval 10.5–18.2%)13.9% fail first time14.22024309
Exeter (EX)13.8% fail first time14.22024686
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 152 tests, 95% interval 9.2–20.2%)13.8% fail first time14.22024152
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 423 tests, 95% interval 10.6–17.1%)13.5% fail first time14.22024423
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 8.9–19.8%)13.4% fail first time14.22024149
Kirkcaldy (KY)13.3% fail first time14.22024527
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 196 tests, 95% interval 9.2–18.7%)13.3% fail first time14.22024196
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 166 tests, 95% interval 8.9–19.2%)13.3% fail first time14.22024166
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 253 tests, 95% interval 9.4–17.7%)13.0% fail first time14.22024253
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 376 tests, 95% interval 10.0–16.8%)13.0% fail first time14.22024376
Glasgow (G)12.8% fail first time14.220241339
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 8.3–19.1%)12.8% fail first time14.22024149
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 333 tests, 95% interval 9.5–16.6%)12.6% fail first time14.22024333
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 8.3–18.3%)12.4% fail first time14.22024169
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 202 tests, 95% interval 8.5–17.6%)12.4% fail first time14.22024202
Nottingham (NG)12.3% fail first time14.22024571
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 400 tests, 95% interval 9.4–15.8%)12.3% fail first time14.22024400
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 370 tests, 95% interval 9.2–15.9%)12.2% fail first time14.22024370
Newcastle (NE)12.1% fail first time14.22024742
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 264 tests, 95% interval 8.7–16.6%)12.1% fail first time14.22024264
Peterborough (PE)12.1% fail first time14.22024571
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 302 tests, 95% interval 8.7–16.1%)11.9% fail first time14.22024302
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 227 tests, 95% interval 8.3–16.7%)11.9% fail first time14.22024227
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 7.8–17.6%)11.8% fail first time14.22024169
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 333 tests, 95% interval 8.7–15.6%)11.7% fail first time14.22024333
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 484 tests, 95% interval 9.0–14.7%)11.6% fail first time14.22024484
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 458 tests, 95% interval 9.0–14.8%)11.6% fail first time14.22024458
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 174 tests, 95% interval 7.6–17.1%)11.5% fail first time14.22024174
Birmingham (B)11.5% fail first time14.22024768
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 254 tests, 95% interval 8.1–15.9%)11.4% fail first time14.22024254
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 281 tests, 95% interval 8.2–15.6%)11.4% fail first time14.22024281
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 489 tests, 95% interval 8.7–14.4%)11.3% fail first time14.22024489
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 321 tests, 95% interval 8.2–15.1%)11.2% fail first time14.22024321
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 6.8–17.5%)11.1% fail first time14.22024135
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 407 tests, 95% interval 8.2–14.2%)10.8% fail first time14.22024407
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 7.3–15.7%)10.8% fail first time14.22024213
Paisley (PA)10.8% fail first time14.22024678
Hull (HU)10.8% fail first time14.22024622
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 251 tests, 95% interval 7.5–15.2%)10.8% fail first time14.22024251
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 207 tests, 95% interval 7.1–15.6%)10.6% fail first time14.22024207
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 6.5–16.7%)10.6% fail first time14.22024142
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 285 tests, 95% interval 7.5–14.6%)10.5% fail first time14.22024285
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 191 tests, 95% interval 6.9–15.6%)10.5% fail first time14.22024191
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 6.8–15.7%)10.4% fail first time14.22024182
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 384 tests, 95% interval 7.7–13.9%)10.4% fail first time14.22024384
London E (E) (rough estimate: 307 tests, 95% interval 7.5–14.3%)10.4% fail first time14.22024307
London N (N) (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 6.5–15.7%)10.2% fail first time14.22024167
Medway (ME)10.2% fail first time14.22024502
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 158 tests, 95% interval 6.3–15.8%)10.1% fail first time14.22024158
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 267 tests, 95% interval 7.0–14.3%)10.1% fail first time14.22024267
Sheffield (S)10% fail first time14.22024860
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 281 tests, 95% interval 7.0–14.0%)10.0% fail first time14.22024281
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 181 tests, 95% interval 6.4–15.2%)9.9% fail first time14.22024181
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 5.8–16.5%)9.9% fail first time14.22024121
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 255 tests, 95% interval 6.7–14.1%)9.8% fail first time14.22024255
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 6.2–14.8%)9.7% fail first time14.22024186
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 5.9–15.3%)9.6% fail first time14.22024156
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 429 tests, 95% interval 7.1–12.7%)9.6% fail first time14.22024429
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 423 tests, 95% interval 6.8–12.4%)9.2% fail first time14.22024423
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 239 tests, 95% interval 6.2–13.5%)9.2% fail first time14.22024239
Doncaster (DN)9.1% fail first time14.22024759
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 5.2–15.5%)9.1% fail first time14.22024121
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 158 tests, 95% interval 5.4–14.3%)8.9% fail first time14.22024158
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 5.3–13.5%)8.6% fail first time14.22024187
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 318 tests, 95% interval 5.9–12.1%)8.5% fail first time14.22024318
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 301 tests, 95% interval 5.7–12.0%)8.3% fail first time14.22024301
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 4.8–13.9%)8.3% fail first time14.22024145
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 268 tests, 95% interval 5.5–12.1%)8.2% fail first time14.22024268
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 244 tests, 95% interval 5.4–12.3%)8.2% fail first time14.22024244
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 229 tests, 95% interval 5.0–12.1%)7.9% fail first time14.22024229
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 4.6–12.9%)7.8% fail first time14.22024167
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 265 tests, 95% interval 4.9–11.4%)7.5% fail first time14.22024265
Dumfries (DG) (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 4.3–12.0%)7.2% fail first time14.22024180
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 225 tests, 95% interval 4.4–11.2%)7.1% fail first time14.22024225
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 152 tests, 95% interval 3.6–11.7%)6.6% fail first time14.22024152
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 4.0–10.7%)6.6% fail first time14.22024213
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 173 tests, 95% interval 3.6–11.0%)6.4% fail first time14.22024173

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Mitsubishi Eclipse rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Mitsubishi Eclipse MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.4 times the national rate: 0.29% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 9,597).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.4 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.4ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers9597

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Mitsubishi Eclipse ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 99.8% of Mitsubishi Eclipses tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Likely compliant · 99.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant99.8% estimate20249601

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Of failed Mitsubishi Eclipse MOTs, 55.9% were retested the same day and a further 42.5% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 0 days (2019–2024, n = 2,914).

bar · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Same-day retest · 55.9 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest55.9%failed initial tests2019–20242914
Retest within 10 days42.5%failed initial tests2019–20242914
Clean MOT streak34.4%observed chains2019–20249010
Repeat advisory7.3%observed chains2019–20249010
Decreasing odometer0.3% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20249464

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Mitsubishi Eclipses aged 5 to 6 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 9.8% of tests, against 15.3% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 3,277).

bullet · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Low-use first-time failure · 9.8 vs 15.3 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 9.8 vs 15.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure9.8%15.32019–20243277
Low-use gap-5.5percentage points8–12k miles2019–20243277

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Mitsubishi Eclipse likely to last?

Mitsubishi Eclipses aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 1.2 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 7, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 7) · 1.2 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 7)1.2years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mitsubishi Eclipses are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Mitsubishi Eclipses tested at ages 4 to 6, about 69 were tested at age 6 (2024, n = 5,606).

line · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 7 (rough estim: 1.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20249803
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20249653
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20249239
Age 668.7% of age 4–6 baseline20245606
Age 7 (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 11.9–26.0%)1.4% of age 4–6 baseline2024112

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Mitsubishi Eclipse fails, does it fail again?

16.4% of Mitsubishi Eclipses that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 12.4% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 982). The failure most likely to come back is visibility: 15.7% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Repeat after fail · 16.4 vs 12.4 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 16.4 vs 12.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail16.4%12.42019–2024982

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Mitsubishi Eclipse faults come together?

On Mitsubishi Eclipses, brakes and ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’ failures turn up together 4.9 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 57).

Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 57 tests, 95% interval 3.7–6.4)4.9liftexpected joint rate202457
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 3.8–5.2)4.5liftexpected joint rate2024167
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 53 tests, 95% interval 3.1–5.4)4.1liftexpected joint rate202453
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 83 tests, 95% interval 3.2–5.0)4.0liftexpected joint rate202483
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 2.7–5.2)3.8liftexpected joint rate202439
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.9)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024226
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 21 tests, 95% interval 2.1–5.1)3.3liftexpected joint rate202421
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 193 tests, 95% interval 2.8–3.7)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024193
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 48 tests, 95% interval 1.9–3.5)2.6liftexpected joint rate202448
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 1.5–3.3)2.3liftexpected joint rate202426
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Steering + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Steering + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Mitsubishi Eclipse had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 4 safety recall campaigns matched to the Mitsubishi Eclipse; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched4campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register9601

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Mitsubishi Eclipse cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Mitsubishi Eclipses tested at age 5, about 15 failed the MOT first time; at age 7, about 17 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 4 (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 11.3–18.7%)14.7% fail first time2024355
Age 515.1% fail first time20243599
Age 613.6% fail first time20245502
Age 7 (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 11.3–25.4%)17.3% fail first time2024110

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Mitsubishi Eclipse fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 25.8% of Mitsubishi Eclipses failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 1,614 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in the Netherlands the Mitsubishi Eclipse also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · Mitsubishi Eclipse · Netherlands · 25.8 vs 50.8 · 2024 by country
Netherlands: 25.8 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Netherlands25.8% failed50.82024 by country1614

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT matter?

Mitsubishi Eclipses fail first time most in May (14.5%, against 28.8% for all cars that month) and least in September (10.7%) (2024, n = 9,601).

line · Mitsubishi Eclipse · January · 11.7 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 11.7. December: 11.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Mitsubishi Eclipse: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January11.7% fail first time31.120243352
February11.3% fail first time30.020242931
March12.3% fail first time28.320244247
April13.9% fail first time29.820242590
May14.5% fail first time28.820242631
June11.9% fail first time28.120243613
July13.6% fail first time29.320242551
August12.9% fail first time29.220242307
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September10.7% fail first time28.220243241
October11.7% fail first time30.320242664
November10.9% fail first time30.620242636
December11.8% fail first time29.320242117

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Mitsubishi Eclipse? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 9,601 initial Mitsubishi Eclipse tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 9,601 initial Mitsubishi Eclipse tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 9,601 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/mitsubishi-eclipse/

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Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT: quick answers

What is the Mitsubishi Eclipse first-time MOT pass rate?

85.8% of first attempts passed in 2024 (9,601 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 9,601 primary tests: 14.23% failed first time and 89.0% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 86.2 is shown separately.