Mitsubishi Outlander vs Mitsubishi Sapporo: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mitsubishi Outlander
81%
MOT pass rate · 77,961 vehicles
More reliable
Mitsubishi Sapporo
71%
MOT pass rate · 47 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mitsubishi Outlander is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Mitsubishi Outlander | Mitsubishi Sapporo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 19% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.4 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 97,311 mi | 93,024 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 77,961 | 47 |
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 Sapporo
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Mitsubishi Outlander is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 71%. 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.