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Mitsubishi Outlander MOT Results

Registered in 2008
55.3% pass rate
from 2,297 tests in 2021
(8.5% worse than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Outlander is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension (28% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 9.8% fail on Suspension arms (97% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Suspension arm
    • 8.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Linkage ball joints (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (80% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Linkage
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.087% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.4% fail on Springs (61% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Coil springs (60% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Coil spring (60% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.96% fail on Sub-frames (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Sub-frame (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.61% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.57% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.044% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.044% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.044% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.044% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.044% fail on Suspension unit
  • 12% fail on Brakes (24% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance (36% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance (46% worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.17% fail on Decelerometer (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.52% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.48% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.044% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance (80% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (79% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance (81% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.044% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 4.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (42% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Brake pads (44% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.087% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.044% fail on Cable
        • 0.044% fail on Linkage
    • 4.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.52% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.44% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.44% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.26% fail on Pedal
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.30% fail on Lever
    • 0.30% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.17% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.17% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.087% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.044% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.044% fail on Brake fluid
  • 12% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 11% fail on Steering linkage components (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 11% fail on Track rod end (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.44% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.35% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.087% fail on Operation (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Power steering
      • 0.044% fail on Pipes and hoses
  • 9.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (27% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (66% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (30% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp (40% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Direction indicators (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Flashing type (80% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Individual direction indicators (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Side repeaters (87% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.26% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.087% fail on Trailer electrical socket (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Horn
    • 0.39% fail on Rear reflectors (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.044% fail on Position lamp
  • 6.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (24% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (89% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emission control equipment (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.087% fail on Catalytic converter (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.044% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.087% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.6% fail on Spark ignition (56% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.26% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.044% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.26% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Other leaks (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 4.0% fail on Wipers (40% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Washers
    • 0.17% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.087% fail on Size/type
  • 3.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (37% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.74% fail on Fuel system (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Tank (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Pipe (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Hose
      • 0.044% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.044% fail on System
    • 0.65% fail on Transmission (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Drive shafts (77% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Joints (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.044% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.35% fail on Spare wheel (31 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Spare wheel condition (38 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Carrier (23 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.17% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.13% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.044% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.044% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.13% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.087% fail on Bracket (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.087% fail on Doors
      • 0.087% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.044% fail on Door condition
        • 0.044% fail on Hinge
    • 0.087% fail on Seats
      • 0.087% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.044% fail on Chassis
      • 0.044% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.044% fail on Towbar
      • 0.044% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.044% fail on Undertray
  • 0.91% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.70% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.35% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.35% fail on Condition
    • 0.22% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (73% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.78% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.74% fail on Attachment
    • 0.044% fail on Condition
  • 0.61% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.61% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.044% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.044% fail on Anchorages
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