Mitsubishi Glx vs Mitsubishi Outlander: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mitsubishi Glx
72%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Mitsubishi Outlander
81%
MOT pass rate · 77,961 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Glx (72%) 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 Glx | Mitsubishi Outlander |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 81% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 19% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.4 | 1.9 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 67,607 mi | 97,311 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 3 | 77,961 |
Most common faults
Mitsubishi Glx
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 Glx (72%) 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.