2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse 1.5L Petrol · YC67 DYA

The 2018 Mitsubishi Eclipse presents a clean bill of roadworthiness as of its most recent MOT on 11 December 2025, where it passed at 41,506 miles. However, the maintenance trend is shifting from stable to mildly concerning. The four preceding annual tests from December 2022 through December 2024 recorded zero defects, indicating a period of consistent upkeep. The December 2025 pass is the first to flag multiple brake-related advisories, suggesting consumable wear has now reached a threshold requiring attention. The record shows no recurring structural or suspension faults, but the simultaneous appearance of thin front and rear brake pads, a worn and slightly corroded front brake disc, and a corroded nearside rear brake pipe signals that braking system components are approaching replacement intervals. The mileage pattern is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle. Annual accumulation averages approximately 5,188 miles, well below the typical UK figure of 8,000 to 12,000 miles per year. The progression is steady and unbroken, rising from 26,493 miles at the December 2022 failure to 41,506 miles by December 2025, with no anomalous jumps or gaps. There is no evidence of long-term standing or mileage rollback. This low annual usage implies reduced mechanical wear on the drivetrain and suspension, though it also means the vehicle may have experienced short-trip running, which can accelerate moisture-related corrosion in brake lines and exhaust components. Prospective buyers should inspect the braking system thoroughly in person. The December 2025 advisory for a nearside rear brake pipe described as corroded and covered in grease or other material warrants close examination of the full length of the rear brake lines for pitting and surface degradation. The front brake disc was flagged as worn, pitted, or scored with surface corrosion, and both front and rear pads were noted as thin. A physical inspection should measure remaining pad material and disc thickness against manufacturer minimums. The offside rear child seat restriction, which prevented full inspection of the adult seatbelt, means a buyer must manually verify the belt retracts, locks, and is free from cuts or contamination. Beyond the brakes, the December 2022 failure for a non-functioning offside side repeater was rectified and has not recurred, indicating an isolated electrical fix. With no further advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity across the full record, the underlying chassis and mechanical condition appears sound. The priority remains the braking system, where the cluster of advisories in the latest test points to deferred consumable replacement rather than a systemic defect.