1995 Mitsubishi Lancer MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Lancer models manufactured in 1995, based on 1,068 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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View 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer vintage page → (68.3% current pass rate)1995 Mitsubishi Lancer MOT Analysis
The 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer has an MOT pass rate of 60.2% based on 1,068 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 98,294 miles on the odometer. With a 39.8% failure rate, the 1995 Lancer is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer is Tyres, responsible for 0.7% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre. Brakes is the second most common issue at 0.4%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment follows at 0.2%.
Top failures specific to 1995 models only. The overall Lancer page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 0.7% | 8 |
| 2 | Brakes | 0.4% | 4 |
| 3 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 0.2% | 2 |
| 4 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 0.2% | 2 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.1% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 98,294 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 0.08 | 0.7% | 8 |
| Brakes | 0.04 | 0.4% | 4 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 0.02 | 0.2% | 2 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.02 | 0.2% | 2 |
| Visibility | 0.01 | 0.1% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer has an MOT pass rate of 60.2% based on 1,068 tests — around the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 98,294 miles on the odometer. With a 39.8% failure rate, the 1995 Lancer is rated as "Average" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With an average mileage of 98,294 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.
Tyres — 0.7% of failures
Tyres issues account for 0.7% of MOT failures on 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Brakes — 0.4% of failures
Brakes issues account for 0.4% of MOT failures on 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 0.2% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 1995 Mitsubishi Lancer models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.