Mitsubishi Outlander vs Mitsubishi Space star: 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 Space star
70%
MOT pass rate · 17,446 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mitsubishi Outlander is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 70%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Mitsubishi Outlander | Mitsubishi Space star |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 19% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 ✓ | 2.3 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 97,311 mi | 101,812 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 77,961 | 17,446 |
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 Space star
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Mitsubishi Outlander is the more reliable of the two — 81% pass first time versus 70%. 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.