Mitsubishi Outlander reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 103,791 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 103,791 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 75% of Mitsubishi Outlander cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 73% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in brakes and steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Outlander tends to fail
Share of Mitsubishi Outlander cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on brakes, steering. Holds up better than average on emissions & leaks, body & structure, road wheels.
Common questions
Is the Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mitsubishi Outlander is about average for its age: 75% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. Give brakes and steering a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mitsubishi Outlander?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mitsubishi Outlander in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 86%; 8 to 12 years, 75%; and 13 years and older, 56%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mitsubishi Outlander MOT?
For Mitsubishi Outlander cars aged 13 years and older, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are steering (7.2% of tests vs 2.3% fleet), suspension (14.1% of tests vs 10.4% fleet).