Mitsubishi Outlander vs Mitsubishi Vr-4 type-s auto: 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 Vr-4 type-s auto
79%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Outlander (81%) and Mitsubishi Vr-4 type-s auto (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mitsubishi Outlander | Mitsubishi Vr-4 type-s auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 81% ✓ | 79% |
| MOT failure rate | 19% ✓ | 21% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.9 | 1.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 97,311 mi | 118,115 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 77,961 | 1 |
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 Vr-4 type-s auto
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Outlander (81%) and Mitsubishi Vr-4 type-s auto (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mitsubishi Outlander report Full Mitsubishi Vr-4 type-s auto report Most reliable cars
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.