Mitsubishi 4x4 vs Mitsubishi Outlander: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mitsubishi 4x4
69%
MOT pass rate · 103 vehicles
Mitsubishi Outlander
81%
MOT pass rate · 77,961 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mitsubishi Outlander is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Mitsubishi 4x4 | Mitsubishi Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.5 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 171,668 mi | 97,311 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 103 | 77,961 |
Most common faults
Mitsubishi 4x4
- Oil leak
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 Outlander is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.