2021 · 3 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2021 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT pass rate and common faults

2,540 MOT tests in 2024. 84.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time84.5%
Failed or needed repairs15.5%
Typical mileage at test32,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,540 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.5%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.5%
  4. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.1%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    19 marked dangerous
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.4%
    13 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    14 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  2. Tyres5.2%
  3. Lights & electrics4.7%
  4. Brakes1.4%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  6. Suspension0.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre3.1%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander?

In 2024, 84.5% of 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,540 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2021 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).