Mitsubishi Unclassified MOT Failures
An analysis of 2,139 real DVSA MOT tests on the Mitsubishi Unclassified — what fails, how often, and how that compares to every other car on UK roads.
Where the Mitsubishi Unclassified fails its MOT
The single biggest MOT failure point on the Mitsubishi Unclassified is obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or... — this model is 10 times more likely to fail on this item than the average car on UK roads. That makes it worth watching for anyone buying or owning this model. Across 2,139 MOT tests, 12.21% of all Mitsubishi Unclassified tests recorded this as a failure.
Lighting faults are usually straightforward to fix (bulbs, connectors, earth points) but can indicate deeper wiring issues on older cars. Check all lights including fog lamps, number plate lights, and dashboard warning lights.
Other notable weak points include structural corrosion (6.6x the fleet average), wheel bearings worn (6.3x the fleet average), vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t... (6.2x the fleet average), and anti-roll bar links worn (5.6x the fleet average). These ratios compare the Mitsubishi Unclassified's failure rate on each item against the national average for all cars tested — a ratio of 10x means this model fails ten times more often than a typical car.
The failures span 4 categories: Lights & Electrics, Bodywork, Suspension, Seatbelts & Airbags. If you're inspecting a Mitsubishi Unclassified before purchase, these are the areas to focus on — and if any have been flagged as advisories on a previous MOT, they're likely to become failures in the near future.
What to check before buying a Mitsubishi Unclassified
Based on the MOT failure data and known issues above, here's what to prioritise when inspecting a Mitsubishi Unclassified:
Lights & Electrics — check for obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or.... Bodywork — check for structural corrosion, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that t.... Suspension — check for wheel bearings worn, anti-roll bar links worn.
Always check the car's full MOT history for patterns — recurring advisories often become failures within 12 months. Enter any reg into our free car check to see the complete picture.
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Mitsubishi Unclassified MOT FAQs
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Unclassified?
Based on 2,139 DVSA MOT tests, the most common failure is obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or... — at 10x the national fleet average. Other frequent failures include structural corrosion and wheel bearings worn.
Is the Mitsubishi Unclassified reliable based on MOT data?
The Mitsubishi Unclassified has 6 categories where it fails more often than average. The main concern is obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or.... Always check a specific car's full history before buying.
What MOT failures should I expect at high mileage?
Above 100,000 miles, the Mitsubishi Unclassified most commonly fails on obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or... and structural corrosion. Under 60,000 miles, the main issues are .
How do I check a Mitsubishi Unclassified's MOT history?
Enter the registration number into our free car check above. You'll see every MOT test result, advisories and failures, mileage readings, write-off status, and finance checks.
MOT failure data sourced from DVSA bulk test records via data.gov.uk. Ratios compare this model's failure rate against the national fleet average. Known issues sourced from manufacturer bulletins, specialist workshops, and verified owner reports.