Mitsubishi Lancer reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 15,087 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 15,087 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 69% of Mitsubishi Lancer cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Lancer tends to fail
Share of Mitsubishi Lancer cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on steering. Holds up better than average on seat belts, road wheels, body & structure.
Common questions
Is the Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mitsubishi Lancer holds up well for its age: 69% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 63% of similar-age models. Give steering a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mitsubishi Lancer?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mitsubishi Lancer in 2024: 13 years and older, 69%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mitsubishi Lancer MOT?
For Mitsubishi Lancer cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are steering (4.3% of tests vs 2.3% fleet).