2018 · 6 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2018 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT pass rate and common faults

10,741 MOT tests in 2024. 85.4% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time85.4%
Failed or needed repairs14.6%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 10,741 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    321 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    189 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    112 marked dangerous
  6. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.5%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.2%
  2. Brakes4.4%
  3. Lights & electrics3.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.3%
  5. Suspension2.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.1%

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 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander?

In 2024, 85.4% of 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander cars passed their MOT first time, across 10,741 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).