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Mitsubishi Lancer MOT Results

Registered in 2008
66.9% pass rate
from 1,919 tests in 2021
(21% better than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Lancer is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension (29% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (39% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Linkage ball joints (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (19 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.052% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.99% fail on Pins and bushes (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.10% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Springs (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Coil springs (79% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on Coil spring (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Mounting (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.73% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.36% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.26% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.16% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.052% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.052% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.10% fail on Wheel bearings (88% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.10% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.052% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.052% fail on Suspension rod
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (35% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.10% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps (47% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.052% fail on Matched pair
    • 0.47% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.42% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.052% fail on Horn
    • 0.31% fail on Direction indicators (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Flashing type (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.052% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.21% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.052% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.052% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.052% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.052% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.8% fail on Brakes
    • 3.7% fail on Brake performance (30% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.052% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.052% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.68% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.47% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance (67% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (70% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Parking brake performance (78% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.052% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.052% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.052% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.052% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.99% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.99% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.052% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.052% fail on Lever
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.57% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.36% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal
    • 0.47% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.47% fail on Lever
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.052% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.052% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.10% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.10% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.052% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.052% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 6.8% fail on Steering (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.1% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.36% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.36% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested (90% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (44% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Emission control equipment (20 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Catalytic converter (31 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.78% fail on Compression ignition (51% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.26% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Emission control equipment (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Catalytic converter (17 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.052% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.052% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.42% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.16% fail on Other leaks (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres (31% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.0% fail on Condition (33% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility (34% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (51% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on View to rear
      • 0.16% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.052% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.47% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.21% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Tank
      • 0.10% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.052% fail on System
    • 0.36% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Drive shafts (86% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Joints (86% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.052% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.052% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 0.052% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.10% fail on Body
      • 0.052% fail on Panel
      • 0.052% fail on Other body component
  • 0.68% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Seat belts (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on Airbags
      • 0.10% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.42% fail on Attachment
  • 0.052% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.052% fail on Speed limiter
      • 0.052% fail on Speed limiter plate
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