Mitsubishi Lancer MOT Results

Registered in 2011
65.9% pass rate
from 1,522 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Lancer is unusually good or bad.

  • 10% fail on Brakes (50% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (60% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (97% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Brake pads (98% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.85% fail on Brake discs
    • 3.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.72% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.72% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.46% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (66% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp) (64% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.066% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.066% fail on Rbt
          • 0.066% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 2.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (160% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.53% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Pedal
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.20% fail on Lever
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 8.9% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack
  • 8.7% fail on Suspension (21% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (59% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage ball joints (85% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Pins and bushes (17 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.066% fail on Linkage
    • 2.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.72% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.66% fail on Pins and bushes (59% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Springs (46% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Coil springs (46% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Coil spring (46% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.066% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.066% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.066% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.066% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.066% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (31% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (54% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (44% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.92% fail on Headlamps (65% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Headlamp (68% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.066% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.85% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.85% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.066% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.13% fail on Direction indicators (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Flashing type (92% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Individual direction indicators (87% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.066% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.066% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.066% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.066% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 5.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (110% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.066% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.066% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.066% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.066% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 2.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.72% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.33% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.20% fail on Emission control equipment (21 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Catalytic converter (39 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.066% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.066% fail on View to rear
      • 0.066% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (26% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.6% fail on Condition (42% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.53% fail on Transmission (59% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Drive shafts (57% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Joints
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.066% fail on Tank
      • 0.066% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.066% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.066% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.066% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.066% fail on Undertray
  • 0.46% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.46% fail on Attachment
  • 0.26% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.20% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.13% fail on Condition
      • 0.066% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.066% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plates
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