Mitsubishi Unclassified
From 1,431 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, body and cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 58 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 58 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 52 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 45 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 35 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 34 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 33 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 31 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 27 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 25 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 24 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25% of Unclassified failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 31.6% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £165.
Fuel type matters
Petrol versions pass at 81.3% while Diesel versions pass at 70.6%, a 11 percentage point gap.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 68.1% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2004 | 86.6% | emissions levels exceed default limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired |
| 2003 | 75.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Unclassifieds tested had between 76,131 and 149,967 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 100,787 median miles, the Unclassified has 0.023 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mitsubishi models
| Mitsubishi L200 | 76.9% |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 80.9% |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 76.8% |
| Mitsubishi Asx | 79.9% |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 64.6% |
Common questions
What is the Mitsubishi Unclassified MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi Unclassified has a 76.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,431 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Unclassified?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi Unclassified is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 58 failures. Other common issues include steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi Unclassified at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi Unclassified is 100,787 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 76,131 and 149,967 miles.
Buying a used Unclassified?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 76.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £165 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 25% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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