2015 · 9 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2015 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT pass rate and common faults

12,882 MOT tests in 2024. 74.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time74.0%
Failed or needed repairs26.0%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,882 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.1%
    507 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    358 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.4%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.4%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.4%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    199 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes12.6%
  2. Lights & electrics11.7%
  3. Suspension7.0%
  4. Tyres6.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  6. Steering2.6%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander?

In 2024, 74.0% of 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,882 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).