Mitsubishi Estate Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mitsubishi Estate car check
Is the Mitsubishi Estate reliable? We analysed 1,035 real MOT tests across 113 vehicles to find out.
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The Mitsubishi Estate is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mitsubishi Estate.
Mitsubishi Estate Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mitsubishi Estate. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mitsubishi Estate MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mitsubishi Estate to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mitsubishi Estate Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Estate fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mitsubishi Estate Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mitsubishi Estate owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mitsubishi Estate MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mitsubishi Estate year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 63 | 73.0% | 71,838 | 117,046 | 129,354 |
| 2004 | 173 | 71.1% | 83,912 | 102,406 | 132,044 |
| 2003 | 136 | 74.3% | 83,991 | 104,452 | 133,920 |
| 2002 | 86 | 66.3% | 82,187 | 110,372 | 130,638 |
| 2001 | 71 | 74.6% | 73,069 | 108,122 | 137,460 |
| 1996 | 86 | 70.9% | 79,400 | 131,316 | 171,985 |
| 1994 | 75 | 70.7% | 94,021 | 133,887 | 168,440 |
| 1993 | 50 | 66.0% | 83,205 | 102,518 | 158,081 |
How Long Does a Mitsubishi Estate Last?
Based on 113 Mitsubishi Estate vehicles on UK roads.
Mitsubishi Estate Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mitsubishi Estate 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 Estate
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
74.6% MOT pass rate from 71 tests
66.0% MOT pass rate from 50 tests
The best year to buy a used Mitsubishi Estate is 2001, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 74.6% across 71 tests. The 1993 model year has the lowest pass rate at 66.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mitsubishi Estate Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Estate THIS CAR | 69.5% | 1,035 | 116,548 mi | 33 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 |
| Mercedes 614D | 78.4% | 1,351 | 144,428 mi | 28 yrs |
Compared to the Mitsubishi L200 (74.1% pass rate) and the Mitsubishi Shogun (71.9% pass rate), the Mitsubishi Estate trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Mitsubishi Estate has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.5% across 1,035 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Mitsubishi Estate are brake pipe excessively corroded (82 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (46), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (38). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Mitsubishi Estate owner drives around 6,831 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.
In terms of longevity, most Mitsubishi Estate models stay on UK roads for around 33 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.