2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse 1.5L Petrol · MT18 AOD

The Mitsubishi Eclipse presents a stable and largely unremarkable roadworthiness profile through its MOT history, culminating in a clean pass on 2025-06-17 at 61,100 miles. That most recent test recorded zero mechanical defects, with only the persistent advisory regarding child seat fitment preventing a full inspection of the rear adult seatbelts. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. A cluster of tyre wear and windscreen wiper failures appeared during the 2024-05-08 cycle at 50,051 miles, but the subsequent 2025 test shows those consumable issues were resolved. No structural corrosion, suspension faults, brake defects, or exhaust emissions failures have ever appeared on record. Age and mileage align closely with typical use for an eight-year-old vehicle. The annual accumulation of roughly 7,638 miles is well within the normal UK range, suggesting regular rather than excessive daily driving. The record shows a steady progression from 37,333 miles in May 2022 to 50,051 miles by May 2024, then a slower climb to 61,100 miles by June 2025, indicating the vehicle remained in consistent use without long periods of inactivity. No gaps or anomalies in the mileage trace suggest odometer tampering. Despite the clean recent pass, a prospective buyer should conduct a focused physical inspection. The repeated tyre advisories across multiple tests point to a history of uneven or accelerated wear, particularly on the rear axle. Have a technician check the rear suspension bushes, coil springs, and wheel alignment geometry to rule out underlying tracking or bush degradation that could be destroying tyres prematurely. The recurring child seat obstruction preventing full rear seatbelt inspection is a practical concern; remove any child seat and manually verify both rear belts retract, lock, and latch correctly. With no MOT flags for braking or structural corrosion, the underside still warrants a visual check for rust on subframes, sills, and brake lines, as the record cannot substitute for a physical inspection of hidden areas.