2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse 1.5L Petrol · DU18 GSY

This Mitsubishi Eclipse presents a clean bill of health on paper. The most recent MOT on 2 March 2026 at 42,437 miles passed with zero defects, advisories, or failures. That is a strong result for a vehicle approaching eight years of age. The maintenance trend is stable and, by the evidence of the record, improving, as the car has moved from a minor child-seat obstruction advisory in 2022 to four consecutive fully clean passes. There are no recurring faults, no corrosion warnings, and no emissions or braking defects on file. The mileage pattern tells a consistent story of light use. The car covered roughly 5,800 miles per year between February 2022 and March 2026, with each annual test showing a steady, predictable accumulation: 20,551 miles in February 2022, 25,708 in March 2023, 32,582 in March 2024, 38,378 in March 2025, and 42,437 in March 2026. No sudden jumps or suspicious gaps appear. The annual increments sit between 4,800 and 6,800 miles, which is low for a vehicle of this type and suggests predominantly short, local journeys rather than sustained motorway work. That kind of use keeps mechanical wear low but can introduce its own risks, particularly with diesel particulate filters if applicable, and with components that deteriorate from age and condensation rather than mileage. Despite the clean record, a buyer should still inspect the underside for surface corrosion on suspension mounting points, subframes, and brake lines, as these can develop even on low-mileage vehicles that spend time standing. Check the condition of all four tyres for uneven wear or perishing, since short trips accelerate sidewall degradation. Examine the brake discs and pads for lipping or corrosion, which can form quickly on a car that does not generate enough sustained heat to keep surfaces clean. The exhaust system should be inspected for early signs of rust-through, particularly around joints and flexi-sections. The single advisory from February 2022 regarding a child seat obstructing the adult seatbelt inspection has not recurred, suggesting the seat was removed and the belt mechanism was likely checked. Still, a buyer should physically pull and retract every seatbelt to confirm full engagement and retraction. With no structural or mechanical defects flagged across five consecutive tests, this Eclipse appears to have been well maintained. The onus now falls on a hands-on inspection to confirm that the clean MOT history matches the physical condition of the car.