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MOT reliability

Mitsubishi Outlander

77,961 vehicles · 770,194 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate

Based on 77,961 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles and 770,194 completed MOT tests, the Mitsubishi Outlander has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 97,311 miles.

77,961
Vehicles
770,194
MOT tests
9,334
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Mitsubishi Outlander problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mitsubishi Outlander MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
  • Other32%
  • Brakes22%
  • Lamps & electrical6%
  • Steering3%
  • Visibility3%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Body & structure2%

Mitsubishi Outlander pass rate by age

How the Mitsubishi Outlander's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
129594%
22,80992%
392,25188%
490,02686%
589,35586%
689,69384%
787,10883%
877,18480%
966,24877%
1053,76175%
1137,88572%
1223,77269%
1317,59668%
1414,28267%
1511,14566%
167,72166%
174,65466%
182,48566%
191,04965%
2044466%

Fuel types: Hybrid Electric (Clean) (43,099), Diesel (26,220), Petrol (4,963), Electric (3,467), LPG (193), Gas Bi-Fuel (9), Other (5), Electric Diesel (2)

Most common Mitsubishi Outlander MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mitsubishi Outlander MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (33,425 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (30,538 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (22,375 times)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (20,934 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (19,417 times)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (18,683 times)
  7. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (13,938 times)
  8. Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (12,425 times)
  9. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (12,206 times)
  10. Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (11,919 times)
  11. Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (11,427 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (11,359 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (10,565 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (10,312 times)
  15. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (10,119 times)

Mitsubishi Outlander pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2023 2 4 75% 128,058
2022 1 1 100% 52,571
2021 24 60 88% 50,686
2020 185 772 89% 55,652
2019 6,437 35,054 88% 65,503
2018 10,701 67,910 88% 73,018
2017 9,199 69,495 87% 79,984
2016 11,353 98,899 85% 92,316
2015 13,761 134,788 82% 97,941
2014 7,924 85,445 80% 104,821
2013 2,440 30,099 77% 110,608
2012 1,468 18,471 80% 114,711
2011 1,840 24,810 78% 125,909
2010 2,093 31,441 77% 132,903
2009 1,996 31,974 75% 142,148
2008 3,029 50,565 74% 145,689
2007 2,762 47,366 73% 146,159
2006 322 5,005 72% 104,082
2005 710 11,603 71% 109,393
2004 1,488 23,229 70% 109,964
2003 208 3,063 70% 102,008
2002 5 39 74% 99,980
2001 1 2 50% 148,701
2000 1 1 100% 162,388
1999 2 32 56% 165,820
1998 1 4 100% 63,334
1996 1 22 82% —
1994 2 20 55% 178,945
1992 1 4 75% 136,357

Mitsubishi Outlander reliability FAQ

Across 77,961 Mitsubishi Outlander vehicles in our MOT data, 81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mitsubishi Outlander MOT issues are: 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)).

The typical Mitsubishi Outlander in our data has covered around 97,311 miles.

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