2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 15,884 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 91.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.9% in the 90-120k group versus 6.0% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.7% | 581 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.4% | 532 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.1% | 497 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 370 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 116 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 39 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 635 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 543 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 382 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 253 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 108 |
| 6 | Washers | 71 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 25.1% | 3,981 |
| 2 | Brakes | 18.5% | 2,944 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.5% | 1,027 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.5% | 555 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.8% | 450 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 49 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 7,206 | 6.0% |
| 30-60k | 7,385 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 1,141 | 12.7% |
| 90-120k | 121 | 14.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 160 | 3.8% |
| 2022 | 3,998 | 6.6% |
| 2023 | 3,892 | 8.0% |
| 2024 | 3,907 | 10.0% |
| 2025 | 3,927 | 9.8% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Eclipse
Before buying a 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 3.7% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (3.7% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (3.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (3.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipses pass their MOT?
91.5% of the 15,884 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Visibility, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by tyres (3.4%).
Does the 2019 Eclipse get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.0% in the 0-30k band to 14.9% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 15,884 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.