2016 · 8 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT pass rate and common faults

11,088 MOT tests in 2024. 80.1% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time80.1%
Failed or needed repairs19.9%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,088 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    391 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    227 marked dangerous
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.9%
  6. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.9%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.9%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes9.3%
  2. Lights & electrics5.6%
  3. Tyres5.2%
  4. Suspension4.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  6. Steering2.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  8. Body & chassis0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.8%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander?

In 2024, 80.1% of 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,088 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).