Mitsubishi Eclipse Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mitsubishi Eclipse car check
Is the Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable? We analysed 55,415 real MOT tests across 9,891 vehicles to find out.
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The Mitsubishi Eclipse is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mitsubishi Eclipse.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mitsubishi Eclipse. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mitsubishi Eclipse to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mitsubishi Eclipse models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mitsubishi Eclipse owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mitsubishi Eclipse year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,365 | 88.6% | 19,427 | 27,611 | 38,353 |
| 2019 | 18,299 | 88.5% | 22,554 | 33,385 | 46,521 |
| 2018 | 33,296 | 88.7% | 23,498 | 34,802 | 49,092 |
| 2017 | 725 | 88.1% | 25,323 | 35,970 | 50,302 |
| 2006 | 62 | 77.4% | 30,353 | 43,023 | 72,480 |
| 2004 | 53 | 60.4% | 53,067 | 73,542 | 97,614 |
| 2003 | 68 | 76.5% | 50,676 | 71,582 | 97,034 |
| 2002 | 138 | 66.7% | 49,590 | 71,608 | 99,179 |
| 2001 | 66 | 65.2% | 29,636 | 54,104 | 75,706 |
| 2000 | 128 | 70.3% | 42,134 | 74,526 | 111,572 |
| 1997 | 167 | 67.1% | 81,824 | 125,565 | 152,816 |
| 1996 | 96 | 66.7% | 86,445 | 126,588 | 155,780 |
How Long Does a Mitsubishi Eclipse Last?
Based on 9,891 Mitsubishi Eclipse vehicles on UK roads.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mitsubishi Eclipse
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
88.7% MOT pass rate from 33,296 tests
60.4% MOT pass rate from 53 tests
The best year to buy a used Mitsubishi Eclipse is 2018, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.7% across 33,296 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 60.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mitsubishi Eclipse Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Eclipse THIS CAR | 88.2% | 55,415 | 34,623 mi | — yrs |
| Mitsubishi L200 | 74.1% | 1,362,678 | 80,302 mi | 29 yrs |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 71.9% | 1,312,716 | 107,142 mi | 37 yrs |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 72.5% | 950,325 | 59,666 mi | 30 yrs |
| Peugeot Expert Professional L1 Bluehdi | 81.2% | 29,008 | 59,544 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mitsubishi L200 (74.1% pass rate) and the Mitsubishi Shogun (71.9% pass rate), the Mitsubishi Eclipse outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mitsubishi Eclipse has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.2% across 55,415 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mitsubishi Eclipse with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Mitsubishi Eclipse owner drives around 6,724 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.