Mitsubishi Canter vs Mitsubishi Outlander: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mitsubishi Canter
69%
MOT pass rate · 3,739 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 Canter | Mitsubishi Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.7 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 138,776 mi | 97,311 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3,739 | 77,961 |
Most common faults
Mitsubishi Canter
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Oil leak
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.