Mitsubishi 2.8 vs Mitsubishi Outlander: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mitsubishi 2.8
65%
MOT pass rate · 4 vehicles
Mitsubishi Outlander
81%
MOT pass rate · 77,961 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi 2.8 (65%) and Mitsubishi Outlander (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mitsubishi 2.8 | Mitsubishi Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 65% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 35% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 235,466 mi | 97,311 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 4 | 77,961 |
Most common faults
Mitsubishi 2.8
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Mitsubishi Outlander
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi 2.8 (65%) and Mitsubishi Outlander (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mitsubishi 2.8 report Full Mitsubishi Outlander report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.