Mitsubishi Outlander vs Mitsubishi Turbo diesel: 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 Turbo diesel
70%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Outlander (81%) and Mitsubishi Turbo diesel (70%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mitsubishi Outlander | Mitsubishi Turbo diesel |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% ✓ | 70% |
| MOT failure rate | 19% ✓ | 30% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 97,311 mi | 134,125 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 Turbo diesel
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- engine oil leaks
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Fuel pipe/s corroded
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Outlander (81%) and Mitsubishi Turbo diesel (70%) 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.