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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution. Check any Lancer Evolution by registration number below.

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92.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+10.3%

vs Mitsubishi Avg

8

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution has an average MOT pass rate of 92.5%, which is 10.3 percentage points above the Mitsubishi brand average of 82.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Lancer Evolution is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution performs at MOT across different model years.

2011

Based on 67 vehicles

94.0%Excellent
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

2010

Based on 70 vehicles

85.7%Excellent
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

2009

Based on 120 vehicles

95.8%Excellent
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Mileage at 10yr

65k mi

2008

Based on 155 vehicles

92.9%Excellent
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Mileage at 5yr

33k mi

Mileage at 10yr

46k mi

2007

Based on 120 vehicles

94.2%Excellent
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Mileage at 5yr

42k mi

Mileage at 10yr

64k mi

2006

Based on 181 vehicles

94.5%Excellent
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Mileage at 5yr

28k mi

Mileage at 10yr

83k mi

2005

Based on 123 vehicles

94.3%Excellent
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Mileage at 10yr

59k mi

2004

Based on 81 vehicles

88.9%Excellent
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is 92.5% compared to the Mitsubishi average of 82.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 92.5%, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution?
Typical mileage for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: 65,057 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Lancer Evolution to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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