Mitsubishi Lancer Equippe Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mitsubishi Lancer Equippe reliable? We analysed 384 real MOT tests across 132 vehicles to find out.
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The Mitsubishi Lancer Equippe is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake application uneven, brakes imbalanced across an axle and anti-roll bar linkage missing. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mitsubishi Lancer Equippe.
Mitsubishi Lancer Equippe Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mitsubishi Lancer Equippe. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mitsubishi Lancer Equippe Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Lancer Equippe fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mitsubishi Lancer Equippe Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mitsubishi Lancer Equippe models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mitsubishi Lancer Equippe Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mitsubishi Lancer Equippe owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mitsubishi Lancer Equippe Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mitsubishi Lancer Equippe MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Mitsubishi Lancer Equippe Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Lancer Equippe THIS CAR | 75.5% | 384 | 90,220 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 |
| Mercedes-benz Gla 250 AMG Line Executive E A | 89.4% | 395 | 30,527 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mitsubishi L200 (74.1% pass rate) and the Mitsubishi Shogun (71.9% pass rate), the Mitsubishi Lancer Equippe outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mitsubishi Lancer Equippe has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.5% across 384 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Mitsubishi Lancer Equippe are brake application uneven (2 recorded failures), brakes imbalanced across an axle (1), and anti-roll bar linkage missing (1). 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.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mitsubishi Lancer Equippe 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 Lancer Equippe owner drives around 4,944 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.