2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse · 18,034 MOT tests
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliability
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipses fail 12.8% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 Eclipse years (18,034 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Eclipses: 12.6%)
- 12.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Eclipses: 12.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 34,594
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,034
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 21% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 3.7% of tests fail here (41% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Tyres3.9%
- Brakes3.7%
- Lights and electrics1.6%
- Suspension0.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.66%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.37%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.25%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.01%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 0.75%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.4%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.91%) · Brake pads wearing thin (11.72%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.1%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.78%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.87%)
Other years
Every Mitsubishi Eclipse year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?
2018 Mitsubishi Eclipses fail 12.8% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 Eclipse years (18,034 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.66% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.37% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.25% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse shows 34,594 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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