Mitsubishi Eclipse reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Mitsubishi Eclipse is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 110 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 204 of 442, and 14.1% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is wipers (3.8% of tests).
Ranked 204 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 11,779 Mitsubishi Eclipses aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 14.1% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 9% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 13.6% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
14.1%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
13.6%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
8,000
Typical age at test: 5 years
Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT failure rate by age
Most common Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT faults
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3% of tests
- Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.8% of tests
- Headlamp aim: too high0.7% of tests
What the Mitsubishi Eclipse fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 4.4% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Tyres | 4.3% | ▼ 20% less often |
| Brakes | 3.8% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 2.5% | ▼ 30% less often |
| Suspension | 1.1% | ▼ 37% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.4% | ▼ 59% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.3% | ▼ 43% less often |
| Steering | 0.1% | ▼ 68% less often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | ▼ 47% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.1% | ▼ 68% less often |
What MPG does the Mitsubishi Eclipse do?
Official economy for the Mitsubishi Eclipse ranges from 32.5 to 42.8mpg across the 18 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2018–2021). A typical petrol version manages 40.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Any Mitsubishi Eclipse first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Mitsubishi Eclipse registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £275 a year.
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Official figures for 18 versions sold in the UK between 2018 and 2021.
Fuel types
Petrol
Official economy
32.5–42.8 mpg
CO2
151–196 g/km
Power
163 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse Cross 2019 Eclipse Cross 2163 PS · M6 · listed 2021 | Petrol | 37.7 mpg | 170g | £200 |
| Eclipse Cross 2019 Eclipse Cross 3163 PS · A8 · listed 2021 | Petrol | 33.2 mpg | 192g | £200 |
| Eclipse Cross 2019 Eclipse Cross 3 4WD163 PS · A8 · listed 2021 | Petrol | 32.5 mpg | 196g | £200 |
| Eclipse Cross 2019 Eclipse Cross 4163 PS · M6 · listed 2021 | Petrol | 36.2 mpg | 177g | £200 |
| Eclipse Cross 2019 Eclipse Cross 4 4WD163 PS · A8 · listed 2021 | Petrol | 32.5 mpg | 196g | £200 |
| Eclipse Cross 2019 Eclipse Cross 3163 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Petrol | – | – | – |
| Eclipse Cross 2019 Eclipse Cross Black163 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Petrol | – | – | – |
| Eclipse Cross 2019 Eclipse Cross Black 4WD163 PS · A8 · listed 2019 | Petrol | – | – | – |
| Eclipse Cross 2019 Eclipse Cross Black Connected163 PS · M6 · listed 2019 | Petrol | – | – | – |
| Eclipse Cross 2019 Eclipse Cross Black Connected 4WD163 PS · A8 · listed 2019 | Petrol | – | – | – |
| Eclipse Cross, 2018 26MT · listed 2018 | Petrol | 42.8 mpg | 151g | £200 |
| Eclipse Cross, 2018 36MT · listed 2018 | Petrol | 42.8 mpg | 151g | £200 |
| Eclipse Cross, 2018 36AT · listed 2018 | Petrol | 42.8 mpg | 154g | £200 |
| Eclipse Cross, 2018 3 4WD6AT · listed 2018 | Petrol | 40.4 mpg | 159g | £200 |
| Eclipse Cross, 2018 46MT · listed 2018 | Petrol | 42.8 mpg | 151g | £200 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 18 versions.
What a Mitsubishi Eclipse costs to fuel
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Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Mitsubishi Eclipse is 9% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 110 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Mitsubishi Eclipse?
The most common MOT fault is “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively”, found in 3.8% of tests. It fails on visibility more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Mitsubishi Eclipse do?
Official economy for the Mitsubishi Eclipse ranges from 32.5 to 42.8mpg across the 18 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2018–2021). A typical petrol version manages 40.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Mitsubishi Eclipse?
Any Mitsubishi Eclipse first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Mitsubishi Eclipse registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £275 a year.
›How many Mitsubishi Eclipses fail their MOT?
14.1% of Mitsubishi Eclipses aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 13.6% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Mitsubishi Eclipse combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.