2018 Mitsubishi Mirage · 3,256 MOT tests
2018 Mitsubishi Mirage reliability
2018 Mitsubishi Mirages fail 14.7% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 Mirage years (3,256 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Mirages: 18.1%)
- 14.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Mirages: 18.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 21% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 21,644
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,256
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 4.4% of tests fail here (134% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- 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 Mirage
Fail rate by area
- Tyres4.8%
- Brakes4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Suspension0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.76%
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 2.73%
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 1.17%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.14%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.11%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.77%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.92%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.81%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.16%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.87%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.36%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.57%)
Other years
Every Mitsubishi Mirage year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
2018 Mitsubishi Mirages fail 14.7% of first MOT tests, 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 8 Mirage years (3,256 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.76% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.73% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage shows 21,644 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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