2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse 1.5L Petrol · FR63 AME

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a period of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test on 27 April 2026 at 41,313 miles initially failed due to an ineffective front windscreen wiper but was rectified immediately to pass with no further defects. This follows a clean pass in April 2025, suggesting that while minor components are occasionally neglected, the owner addresses specific issues only when they trigger an MOT failure. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,164 miles per year. The recorded 41,313 miles reflect consistent low usage, with only 793 miles covered between the April 2024 and 2025 tests, and 766 miles recorded prior to the most recent test. While low mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often leads to the degradation of rubber components and flat-spot issues or corrosion on brake components if the car sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer must scrutinise the braking system given the significant failures recorded in April 2024 at 39,735 miles. The tester flagged excessively fluctuating service brakes on the front and offside rear wheels, alongside heavily corroded inner faces on the front discs. Although the vehicle passed the subsequent test, these symptoms indicate warped rotors or sticking calipers that may require immediate replacement of discs and pads to ensure consistent stopping performance. Additionally, the 2024 failure for front tyres worn on the edges and a structural tear in the nearside rear tyre suggests potential alignment issues or previous impact that should be verified during a physical inspection.