Mitsubishi Outlander vs Mitsubishi Pajjero: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mitsubishi Outlander
81%
MOT pass rate · 77,961 vehicles
Mitsubishi Pajjero
81%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Outlander (81%) and Mitsubishi Pajjero (81%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mitsubishi Outlander | Mitsubishi Pajjero |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% | 81% |
| MOT failure rate | 19% | 19% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 4.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 97,311 mi | 171,758 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 77,961 | 2 |
Most common faults
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))
Mitsubishi Pajjero
- Oil leak
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Outlander (81%) and Mitsubishi Pajjero (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.