2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT pass rate: 89.1% (16,303 tests)
Is the 2018 Eclipse getting worse?
Pass rate of 2018-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 90.1% +2.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 89.2% +3.0 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 88.0% +3.3 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2018 Eclipse
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 947 | 30.3% |
| 2 | Tyres | 894 | 28.6% |
| 3 | Visibility | 457 | 14.6% |
| 4 | Suspension | 385 | 12.3% |
| 5 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 208 | 6.6% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 83 | 2.7% |
All Eclipse years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 (this page) | 16,303 | 89.1% | +2.8 pts | 41,688 |
| 2019 | 10,594 | 89.9% | +1.5 pts | 35,892 |
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FAQs
Is a 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?
2018-registered examples passed 89.1% of their MOT tests (16,303 tests, 2023–2025), +2.8 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 8 years old with a median 41,688 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2018 Eclipse?
The median tested example shows 41,688 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.