MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER MOT pass rate
83.0% of 118,749 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER MOT tests pass.
The OUTLANDER has a pass rate of 83.0%, a little higher than the average across all MITSUBISHI models (78.5%).
The MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER has a pass rate of 83.0%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER tested at 0–3 years pass 88.5% of the time, compared with just 59.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 88.5% | 2,762 | 30,121 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.6% | 34,393 | 48,834 miles |
| 6–10 years | 83.5% | 62,258 | 82,573 miles |
| 10–15 years | 69.9% | 13,945 | 109,801 miles |
| 15+ years | 59.2% | 5,391 | 133,757 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER
The most common reason the MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER fails its MOT is brakes — present in 38.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 38.9% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 36.8% | Not working |
| Suspension | 30.5% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Tyres | 23.7% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 14.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Steering | 11.3% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.2% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.7% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
| Road Wheels | 1.3% | Fixing missing |
Related MITSUBISHI models
- MITSUBISHI L200 — 77.6% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN — 75.1% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI ASX — 81.3% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI COLT — 64.4% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI LANCER — 74.4% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 86.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
- 83.0% of MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER MOT tests pass, based on 118,749 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER?
- The most common reason the MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER fails its MOT is brakes — present in 38.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
- Does this show the MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MITSUBISHI service history guide for how to check and keep one.