2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse · 2,344 MOT tests
2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliability
2020 Mitsubishi Eclipses fail 11.1% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 Eclipse years (2,344 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Eclipses: 12.6%)
- 11.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Eclipses: 12.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 26,234
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,344
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.2% of tests fail here (34% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Tyres3.9%
- Brakes2.3%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Suspension0.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.6%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.28%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.15%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.85%
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 0.6%
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 0.38%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.53%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.25%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.84%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.96%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.41%)
Other years
Every Mitsubishi Eclipse year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?
2020 Mitsubishi Eclipses fail 11.1% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 3 Eclipse years (2,344 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.6% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.28% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.15% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse shows 26,234 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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