Mitsubishi Eclipse common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Mitsubishi Eclipse at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 11,167 UK MOT tests of the Mitsubishi Eclipse in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is brake pads (wearing thin): recorded on 4.3% of tests of 2018–2020 cars at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km), 2.7× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: tyres (slightly damaged/cracking or perishing) (3×); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (2.4×); brake discs (worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened) (2.5×). The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Eclipse fails its MOT are wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Mitsubishi Eclipse
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Mitsubishi Eclipse than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake pads: wearing thin | Advisory | 2018–2020 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7× | 2,341 |
| Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | Advisory | 2020–2022 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 11% | 3.6% | 3× | 625 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | MOT fail | 2016–2018 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 5.1% | 2.1% | 2.4× | 2,835 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2018–2020 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 7.6% | 3.1% | 2.5× | 2,341 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | MOT fail | 2018–2020 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 5.6% | 2.6% | 2.2× | 412 |
Mitsubishi Eclipse by mileage (2018–2020 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 2,341 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (14%) | Brake pads: wearing thin (4.3%, 2.7×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 5,680 | Brake pads: wearing thin (15%) | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively (4.6%, 2.1×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 2,451 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (15%) | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (11%, 1.9×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 412 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (5.6%, 2.2×) |
Mitsubishi Eclipse by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 103 | Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (2.4×) |
| 2018 | 5,527 | Brake pads: wearing thin at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (2.5×) |
| 2019 | 4,114 | Brake pads: wearing thin at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (2.7×) |
| 2020 | 1,329 | Brake pads: wearing thin at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (2.7×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Mitsubishi Eclipse?
In 11,167 UK MOT tests of the Mitsubishi Eclipse in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is brake pads (wearing thin): recorded on 4.3% of tests of 2018–2020 cars at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km), 2.7× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: tyres (slightly damaged/cracking or perishing) (3×); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (2.4×); brake discs (worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened) (2.5×). The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Eclipse fails its MOT are wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick).
Why do Mitsubishi Eclipses fail the MOT?
Across 11,167 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Mitsubishi Eclipse were wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (4.1% of tests); brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick) (2.7% of tests).
At what mileage do Mitsubishi Eclipse problems start?
The clearest Mitsubishi Eclipse-specific issue, brake pads (wearing thin), peaks against other cars at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) on 2018–2020 cars (4.3% of tests vs 1.6% for all cars that age).
Where does this Mitsubishi Eclipse data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 11,167 tests of the Mitsubishi Eclipse. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.