2011 Mitsubishi Lancer · 4,571 MOT tests
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer reliability
2011 Mitsubishi Lancers fail 39.9% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 Lancer years (4,571 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Lancers: 33.2%)
- 39.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Lancers: 33.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 93,723
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,571
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 68% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 9.4% of tests fail here (237% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 13% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.8%
- Suspension13.5%
- Brakes10.9%
- Steering9.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.9%
- Tyres6.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 7.35%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 6.85%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.76%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Exhaust has major gas leak 2.73%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.56%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Stop lamp not working 2.54%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.53%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.89%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.84%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (9.36%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.02%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?
2011 Mitsubishi Lancers fail 39.9% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 Lancer years (4,571 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (7.35% of tests), position lamp not working (6.85% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.76% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer shows 93,723 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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