Mitsubishi 4x4 2.8 vs Mitsubishi Outlander: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mitsubishi 4x4 2.8
91%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mitsubishi Outlander
81%
MOT pass rate · 77,961 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi 4x4 2.8 (91%) 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 4x4 2.8 | Mitsubishi Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 91% ✓ | 81% |
| MOT failure rate | 9% ✓ | 19% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 1.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 198,479 mi | 97,311 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 77,961 |
Most common faults
Mitsubishi 4x4 2.8
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
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 4x4 2.8 (91%) and Mitsubishi Outlander (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.