2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT pass rate and common faults

1,513 MOT tests in 2024. 51.6% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time51.6%
Failed or needed repairs48.4%
Typical mileage at test135,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,513 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn8.7%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.5%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.5%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.7%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.4%
  6. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.4%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    104 marked dangerous
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.0%
    84 marked dangerous
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension37.7%
  2. Lights & electrics31.3%
  3. Brakes25.3%
  4. Steering10.6%
  5. Body & chassis9.5%
  6. Tyres8.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks7.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded24.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm23.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.4%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened17.2%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander?

In 2024, 51.6% of 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,513 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).