Mitsubishi Lancer MOT Results

Registered in 2006

63.9% pass rate

from 1,450 tests in 2021

(19% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Lancer is unusually good or bad.

14% fail on Suspension (17% better than other 2006 cars)
- 9.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (77% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 3.7% fail on Linkage (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 3.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (15 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.55% fail on Linkage ball joints (64% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (16 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.28% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (18 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar
  - 0.069% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.069% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 0.069% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 3.4% fail on Suspension arms (37% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Ball joint
  - 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (46% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.55% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.069% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 1.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 0.76% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.55% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.55% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.48% fail on Springs (91% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Coil springs (90% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.41% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.069% fail on Mounting
- 0.41% fail on Wheel bearings (65% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.21% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.28% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.28% fail on Ball joint
13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (19% better than other 2006 cars)
- 5.1% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.1% fail on Headlamps (35% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 2.8% fail on Headlamp (39% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.34% fail on Headlamp levelling device
  - 0.069% fail on Dipswitch
- 3.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 3.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (39% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.41% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.55% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.55% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.48% fail on Direction indicators (82% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Flashing type (82% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.28% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.069% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.14% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.14% fail on Position lamp
- 0.069% fail on Rear reflectors
10% fail on Brakes
- 4.9% fail on Brake performance (27% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 4.2% fail on Service brake performance (53% worse than other 2006 cars)
    - 3.9% fail on Rbt (46% worse than other 2006 cars)
      - 3.4% fail on Service brake performance (46% worse than other 2006 cars)
      - 0.62% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.28% fail on Plate brake tester (5 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      - 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      - 0.14% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    - 0.069% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.069% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.69% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.69% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.69% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.069% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.21% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (95% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp) (94% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.069% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.069% fail on Rbt
      - 0.069% fail on Parking brake performance
- 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.9% fail on Brake pads
  - 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 1.6% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.14% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.069% fail on Lever
    - 0.069% fail on Linkage
- 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.34% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.28% fail on Hand lever
  - 0.069% fail on Pedal
- 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.28% fail on Lever
- 0.28% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
  - 0.069% fail on Reservoirs
  - 0.069% fail on Valves
- 0.21% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (89% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Anti-lock braking system (87% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.069% fail on Leaks
- 0.069% fail on Flexible brake hoses
6.9% fail on Visibility
- 3.9% fail on Wipers
- 2.8% fail on Washers
- 0.28% fail on Bonnet
- 0.28% fail on View to rear
  - 0.28% fail on Mirrors
- 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.14% fail on Windscreen
6.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 5.4% fail on Spark ignition
    - 3.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.97% fail on Emissions not tested
    - 0.55% fail on Emission control equipment (12 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      - 0.55% fail on Catalytic converter (18 times worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Compression ignition (65% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.21% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    - 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.069% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    - 0.069% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.48% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.41% fail on Engine oil leaks
  - 0.069% fail on Other leaks
4.8% fail on Steering (48% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Steering linkage components (99% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 4.4% fail on Track rod end (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.34% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.069% fail on Intermediate drop arm
- 0.069% fail on Steering play
  - 0.069% fail on Steering rack
4.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (39% better than other 2006 cars)
- 3.0% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.48% fail on Transmission (86% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.41% fail on Drive shafts (87% better than other 2006 cars)
    - 0.41% fail on Joints (87% better than other 2006 cars)
  - 0.069% fail on Belts
- 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 0.34% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 0.28% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.21% fail on Pipe
  - 0.069% fail on Tank
  - 0.069% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.28% fail on Bumpers
- 0.21% fail on Chassis
  - 0.21% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.14% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.14% fail on Bracket (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Doors
  - 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.14% fail on Door condition
4.5% fail on Tyres (33% better than other 2006 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Tread depth
- 1.9% fail on Condition
- 0.14% fail on Size/type
0.90% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (63% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.34% fail on Condition
  - 0.14% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.069% fail on Attachment
- 0.34% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2006 cars)
0.34% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.34% fail on Attachment
0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.28% fail on Registration plates
0.069% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.069% fail on Speedometer